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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.92, 22,966.74 and 11,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.92, 22,966.74 and 11,461.56 is: 17,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.92 : 22,966.74 = 11,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.92/22,966.74 = 11,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.92x = 22,966.74 × 11,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.92x = 263,234,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,234,668.51/15,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,158.99

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