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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.46, 22,598.12 and 11,783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.46, 22,598.12 and 11,783.09 is: 17,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.46 : 22,598.12 = 11,783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.46/22,598.12 = 11,783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.46x = 22,598.12 × 11,783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.46x = 266,275,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,275,767.74/15,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.15

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