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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.10, 23,187.15 and 11,229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.10, 23,187.15 and 11,229.90 is: 16,844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.10 : 23,187.15 = 11,229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.10/23,187.15 = 11,229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.10x = 23,187.15 × 11,229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.10x = 260,389,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,389,375.79/15,458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.85

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