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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.90, 22,735.44 and 11,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.90, 22,735.44 and 11,833.62 is: 17,754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.90 : 22,735.44 = 11,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.90/22,735.44 = 11,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.90x = 22,735.44 × 11,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.90x = 269,042,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,042,557.49/15,153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,754.01

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