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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.20, 22,514.40 and 11,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.20, 22,514.40 and 11,685.60 is: 17,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.20 : 22,514.40 = 11,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.20/22,514.40 = 11,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.20x = 22,514.40 × 11,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.20x = 263,094,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,094,272.64/15,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,517.20

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