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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.74, 22,592.89 and 11,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.74, 22,592.89 and 11,542.06 is: 17,246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.74 : 22,592.89 = 11,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.74/22,592.89 = 11,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.74x = 22,592.89 × 11,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.74x = 260,768,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,768,434.24/15,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.89

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