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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.39, 22,574.94 and 11,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.39, 22,574.94 and 11,955.34 is: 17,926.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.39 : 22,574.94 = 11,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.39/22,574.94 = 11,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.39x = 22,574.94 × 11,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.39x = 269,891,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,891,083.18/15,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,926.54

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