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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.46, 22,554.59 and 11,752.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.46, 22,554.59 and 11,752.31 is: 17,628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.46 : 22,554.59 = 11,752.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.46/22,554.59 = 11,752.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.46x = 22,554.59 × 11,752.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.46x = 265,068,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,068,531.23/15,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.39

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