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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.17, 22,988.95 and 11,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.17, 22,988.95 and 11,230.92 is: 16,784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.17 : 22,988.95 = 11,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.17/22,988.95 = 11,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.17x = 22,988.95 × 11,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.17x = 258,187,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,187,058.33/15,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,784.83

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