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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.40, 22,537.20 and 11,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.40, 22,537.20 and 11,727.20 is: 17,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.40 : 22,537.20 = 11,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.40/22,537.20 = 11,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.40x = 22,537.20 × 11,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.40x = 264,298,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,298,251.84/15,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.68

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