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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.49, 22,677.42 and 11,419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.49, 22,677.42 and 11,419.69 is: 17,116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.49 : 22,677.42 = 11,419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.49/22,677.42 = 11,419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.49x = 22,677.42 × 11,419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.49x = 258,969,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,969,106.40/15,129.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.84

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