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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,842.22, 23,733.99 and 11,448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,842.22, 23,733.99 and 11,448.78 is: 17,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842.22 : 23,733.99 = 11,448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842.22/23,733.99 = 11,448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842.22x = 23,733.99 × 11,448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842.22x = 271,725,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,725,230.03/15,842.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,151.97

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