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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.84, 22,555.14 and 11,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.84, 22,555.14 and 11,752.70 is: 17,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.84 : 22,555.14 = 11,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.84/22,555.14 = 11,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.84x = 22,555.14 × 11,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.84x = 265,083,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,083,681.10/15,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.95

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