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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.74, 22,674.80 and 11,417.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.74, 22,674.80 and 11,417.94 is: 17,114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.74 : 22,674.80 = 11,417.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.74/22,674.80 = 11,417.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.74x = 22,674.80 × 11,417.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.74x = 258,899,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,899,534.46/15,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,114.22

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