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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.56, 22,573.60 and 11,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.56, 22,573.60 and 11,954.48 is: 17,925.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.56 : 22,573.60 = 11,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.56/22,573.60 = 11,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.56x = 22,573.60 × 11,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.56x = 269,855,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,855,649.73/15,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.18

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