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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.89, 22,574.19 and 11,954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.89, 22,574.19 and 11,954.84 is: 17,925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.89 : 22,574.19 = 11,954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.89/22,574.19 = 11,954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.89x = 22,574.19 × 11,954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.89x = 269,870,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,870,829.58/15,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.79

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