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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.39, 22,576.44 and 11,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.39, 22,576.44 and 11,956.34 is: 17,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.39 : 22,576.44 = 11,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.39/22,576.44 = 11,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.39x = 22,576.44 × 11,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.39x = 269,931,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,931,592.63/15,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.04

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