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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.34, 22,557.39 and 11,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.34, 22,557.39 and 11,754.20 is: 17,631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.34 : 22,557.39 = 11,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.34/22,557.39 = 11,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.34x = 22,557.39 × 11,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.34x = 265,144,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,144,073.54/15,038.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,631.21

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