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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.21, 22,599.25 and 11,783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.21, 22,599.25 and 11,783.84 is: 17,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.21 : 22,599.25 = 11,783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.21/22,599.25 = 11,783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.21x = 22,599.25 × 11,783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.21x = 266,305,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,305,946.12/15,086.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.28

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