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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.30, 22,571.72 and 11,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.30, 22,571.72 and 11,953.22 is: 17,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.30 : 22,571.72 = 11,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.30/22,571.72 = 11,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.30x = 22,571.72 × 11,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.30x = 269,804,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,804,562.31/15,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,923.29

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