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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.81, 22,998.07 and 11,412.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.81, 22,998.07 and 11,412.37 is: 17,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.81 : 22,998.07 = 11,412.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.81/22,998.07 = 11,412.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.81x = 22,998.07 × 11,412.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.81x = 262,462,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,462,484.13/15,351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,096.52

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