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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.33, 22,558.90 and 11,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.33, 22,558.90 and 11,755.19 is: 17,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.33 : 22,558.90 = 11,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.33/22,558.90 = 11,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.33x = 22,558.90 × 11,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.33x = 265,184,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,184,155.69/15,039.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.71

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