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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.55, 22,572.10 and 11,953.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.55, 22,572.10 and 11,953.47 is: 17,923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.55 : 22,572.10 = 11,953.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.55/22,572.10 = 11,953.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.55x = 22,572.10 × 11,953.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.55x = 269,814,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,814,920.19/15,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,923.67

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