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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.24, 22,964.46 and 11,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.24, 22,964.46 and 11,592.28 is: 17,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.24 : 22,964.46 = 11,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.24/22,964.46 = 11,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.24x = 22,964.46 × 11,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.24x = 266,210,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,210,450.37/15,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.92

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