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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.52, 22,983.51 and 11,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.52, 22,983.51 and 11,227.27 is: 16,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.52 : 22,983.51 = 11,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.52/22,983.51 = 11,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.52x = 22,983.51 × 11,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.52x = 258,042,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,042,044.25/15,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.38

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