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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.58, 22,569.77 and 11,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.58, 22,569.77 and 11,762.44 is: 17,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.58 : 22,569.77 = 11,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.58/22,569.77 = 11,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.58x = 22,569.77 × 11,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.58x = 265,475,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,475,538.42/15,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.58

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