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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.48, 22,719.70 and 11,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.48, 22,719.70 and 11,477.70 is: 17,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.48 : 22,719.70 = 11,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.48/22,719.70 = 11,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.48x = 22,719.70 × 11,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.48x = 260,769,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,769,900.69/15,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.05

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