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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.97, 22,556.84 and 11,753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.97, 22,556.84 and 11,753.82 is: 17,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.97 : 22,556.84 = 11,753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.97/22,556.84 = 11,753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.97x = 22,556.84 × 11,753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.97x = 265,128,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,128,978.36/15,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.64

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