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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.24, 22,615.72 and 11,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.24, 22,615.72 and 11,794.84 is: 17,668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.24 : 22,615.72 = 11,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.24/22,615.72 = 11,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.24x = 22,615.72 × 11,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.24x = 266,748,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,748,798.88/15,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.71

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