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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.70, 22,492.65 and 11,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.70, 22,492.65 and 11,671.10 is: 17,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.70 : 22,492.65 = 11,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.70/22,492.65 = 11,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.70x = 22,492.65 × 11,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.70x = 262,513,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,513,967.42/15,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.45

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