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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.92, 22,577.18 and 11,956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.92, 22,577.18 and 11,956.84 is: 17,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.92 : 22,577.18 = 11,956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.92/22,577.18 = 11,956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.92x = 22,577.18 × 11,956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.92x = 269,951,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,951,728.91/15,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.75

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