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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.52, 22,935.41 and 11,524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.52, 22,935.41 and 11,524.23 is: 17,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.52 : 22,935.41 = 11,524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.52/22,935.41 = 11,524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.52x = 22,935.41 × 11,524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.52x = 264,312,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,312,925.58/15,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.74

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