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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.26, 23,419.01 and 11,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.26, 23,419.01 and 11,224.10 is: 16,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.26 : 23,419.01 = 11,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.26/23,419.01 = 11,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.26x = 23,419.01 × 11,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.26x = 262,857,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,857,396.75/15,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,820.44

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