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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.77, 22,579.05 and 11,768.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.77, 22,579.05 and 11,768.63 is: 17,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.77 : 22,579.05 = 11,768.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.77/22,579.05 = 11,768.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.77x = 22,579.05 × 11,768.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.77x = 265,724,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,724,416.44/15,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.86

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