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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.71, 22,940.18 and 11,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.71, 22,940.18 and 11,527.43 is: 17,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.71 : 22,940.18 = 11,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.71/22,940.18 = 11,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.71x = 22,940.18 × 11,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.71x = 264,441,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,441,146.80/15,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,225.52

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