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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.18, 22,981.51 and 11,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.18, 22,981.51 and 11,225.93 is: 16,777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.18 : 22,981.51 = 11,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.18/22,981.51 = 11,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.18x = 22,981.51 × 11,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.18x = 257,988,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,988,786.31/15,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.38

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