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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.35, 22,607.63 and 11,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.35, 22,607.63 and 11,758.46 is: 17,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.35 : 22,607.63 = 11,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.35/22,607.63 = 11,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.35x = 22,607.63 × 11,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.35x = 265,830,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,830,741.22/15,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.90

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