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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.21, 22,594.75 and 11,780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.21, 22,594.75 and 11,780.84 is: 17,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.21 : 22,594.75 = 11,780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.21/22,594.75 = 11,780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.21x = 22,594.75 × 11,780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.21x = 266,185,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,185,161.62/15,083.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.78

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