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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,380.13, 22,985.92 and 11,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,380.13, 22,985.92 and 11,228.88 is: 16,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,380.13 : 22,985.92 = 11,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,380.13/22,985.92 = 11,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,380.13x = 22,985.92 × 11,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,380.13x = 258,106,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,106,237.60/15,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.79

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