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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.84, 22,982.50 and 11,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.84, 22,982.50 and 11,226.60 is: 16,778.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.84 : 22,982.50 = 11,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.84/22,982.50 = 11,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.84x = 22,982.50 × 11,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.84x = 258,015,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,015,334.50/15,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.39

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