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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.48, 22,589.94 and 11,965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.48, 22,589.94 and 11,965.34 is: 17,941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.48 : 22,589.94 = 11,965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.48/22,589.94 = 11,965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.48x = 22,589.94 × 11,965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.48x = 270,296,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,296,312.68/15,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.43

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