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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.40, 22,603.74 and 11,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.40, 22,603.74 and 11,767.24 is: 17,657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.40 : 22,603.74 = 11,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.40/22,603.74 = 11,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.40x = 22,603.74 × 11,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.40x = 265,983,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,983,633.48/15,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,657.61

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