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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.34, 22,555.89 and 11,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.34, 22,555.89 and 11,753.20 is: 17,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.34 : 22,555.89 = 11,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.34/22,555.89 = 11,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.34x = 22,555.89 × 11,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.34x = 265,103,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,103,773.57/15,037.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,629.70

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