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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.57, 22,567.97 and 11,927.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.57, 22,567.97 and 11,927.49 is: 17,873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.57 : 22,567.97 = 11,927.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.57/22,567.97 = 11,927.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.57x = 22,567.97 × 11,927.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.57x = 269,179,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,179,114.59/15,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.11

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