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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.48, 22,606.42 and 11,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.48, 22,606.42 and 11,976.36 is: 17,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.48 : 22,606.42 = 11,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.48/22,606.42 = 11,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.48x = 22,606.42 × 11,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.48x = 270,742,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,742,624.23/15,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.95

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