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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.40, 22,595.10 and 11,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.40, 22,595.10 and 11,564.20 is: 17,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.40 : 22,595.10 = 11,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.40/22,595.10 = 11,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.40x = 22,595.10 × 11,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.40x = 261,294,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,294,255.42/15,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,346.30

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