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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.83, 22,559.65 and 11,755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.83, 22,559.65 and 11,755.69 is: 17,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.83 : 22,559.65 = 11,755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.83/22,559.65 = 11,755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.83x = 22,559.65 × 11,755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.83x = 265,204,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,204,251.91/15,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,633.46

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