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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.48, 22,601.92 and 11,973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.48, 22,601.92 and 11,973.36 is: 17,953.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.48 : 22,601.92 = 11,973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.48/22,601.92 = 11,973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.48x = 22,601.92 × 11,973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.48x = 270,620,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,620,924.85/15,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.45

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