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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.94, 22,566.65 and 11,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.94, 22,566.65 and 11,949.84 is: 17,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.94 : 22,566.65 = 11,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.94/22,566.65 = 11,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.94x = 22,566.65 × 11,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.94x = 269,667,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,667,797.09/15,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,918.20

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