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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,379.10, 22,984.37 and 11,227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,379.10, 22,984.37 and 11,227.85 is: 16,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,379.10 : 22,984.37 = 11,227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,379.10/22,984.37 = 11,227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,379.10x = 22,984.37 × 11,227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,379.10x = 258,064,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,064,887.64/15,379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.24

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