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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.52, 22,589.18 and 11,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.52, 22,589.18 and 11,775.38 is: 17,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.52 : 22,589.18 = 11,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.52/22,589.18 = 11,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.52x = 22,589.18 × 11,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.52x = 265,996,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,996,050.72/15,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.98

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