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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.92, 22,586.18 and 11,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.92, 22,586.18 and 11,962.84 is: 17,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.92 : 22,586.18 = 11,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.92/22,586.18 = 11,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.92x = 22,586.18 × 11,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.92x = 270,194,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,194,857.55/15,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.75

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