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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.08, 23,114.46 and 11,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.08, 23,114.46 and 11,022.12 is: 16,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.08 : 23,114.46 = 11,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.08/23,114.46 = 11,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.08x = 23,114.46 × 11,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.08x = 254,770,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,770,351.86/15,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.49

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