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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.55, 22,567.60 and 11,950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.55, 22,567.60 and 11,950.47 is: 17,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.55 : 22,567.60 = 11,950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.55/22,567.60 = 11,950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.55x = 22,567.60 × 11,950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.55x = 269,693,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,693,426.77/15,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,919.17

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