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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.96, 22,997.08 and 11,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.96, 22,997.08 and 11,156.10 is: 16,694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.96 : 22,997.08 = 11,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.96/22,997.08 = 11,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.96x = 22,997.08 × 11,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.96x = 256,557,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,557,651.89/15,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.32

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