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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.98, 22,608.69 and 11,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.98, 22,608.69 and 11,977.84 is: 17,960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.98 : 22,608.69 = 11,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.98/22,608.69 = 11,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.98x = 22,608.69 × 11,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.98x = 270,803,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,803,271.43/15,077.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.18

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