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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.92, 22,962.24 and 11,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.92, 22,962.24 and 11,458.56 is: 17,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.92 : 22,962.24 = 11,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.92/22,962.24 = 11,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.92x = 22,962.24 × 11,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.92x = 263,114,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,114,204.77/15,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154.49

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