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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.42, 22,577.88 and 11,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.42, 22,577.88 and 11,957.34 is: 17,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.42 : 22,577.88 = 11,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.42/22,577.88 = 11,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.42x = 22,577.88 × 11,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.42x = 269,971,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,971,387.64/15,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,929.46

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