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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.48, 22,713.71 and 11,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.48, 22,713.71 and 11,473.70 is: 17,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.48 : 22,713.71 = 11,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.48/22,713.71 = 11,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.48x = 22,713.71 × 11,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.48x = 260,610,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,610,123.49/15,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.05

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