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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.55, 22,566.10 and 11,949.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.55, 22,566.10 and 11,949.47 is: 17,917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.55 : 22,566.10 = 11,949.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.55/22,566.10 = 11,949.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.55x = 22,566.10 × 11,949.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.55x = 269,652,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,652,792.26/15,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,917.67

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