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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.40, 22,571.92 and 11,953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.40, 22,571.92 and 11,953.36 is: 17,923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.40 : 22,571.92 = 11,953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.40/22,571.92 = 11,953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.40x = 22,571.92 × 11,953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.40x = 269,810,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,810,285.65/15,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,923.54

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