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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.98, 22,588.34 and 11,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.98, 22,588.34 and 11,774.84 is: 17,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.98 : 22,588.34 = 11,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.98/22,588.34 = 11,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.98x = 22,588.34 × 11,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.98x = 265,973,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,973,917.55/15,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.15

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