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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.42, 22,573.38 and 11,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.42, 22,573.38 and 11,954.34 is: 17,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.42 : 22,573.38 = 11,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.42/22,573.38 = 11,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.42x = 22,573.38 × 11,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.42x = 269,849,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,849,859.47/15,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,924.96

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