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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.09, 22,572.02 and 11,763.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.09, 22,572.02 and 11,763.95 is: 17,645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.09 : 22,572.02 = 11,763.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.09/22,572.02 = 11,763.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.09x = 22,572.02 × 11,763.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.09x = 265,535,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,535,943.00/15,048.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,645.82

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