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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.40, 22,602.24 and 11,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.40, 22,602.24 and 11,766.24 is: 17,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.40 : 22,602.24 = 11,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.40/22,602.24 = 11,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.40x = 22,602.24 × 11,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.40x = 265,943,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,943,380.38/15,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.11

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