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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.83, 22,558.15 and 11,754.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.83, 22,558.15 and 11,754.69 is: 17,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.83 : 22,558.15 = 11,754.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.83/22,558.15 = 11,754.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.83x = 22,558.15 × 11,754.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.83x = 265,164,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,164,060.22/15,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,631.96

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