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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.02, 22,612.64 and 11,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.02, 22,612.64 and 11,998.26 is: 17,903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.02 : 22,612.64 = 11,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.02/22,612.64 = 11,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.02x = 22,612.64 × 11,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.02x = 271,312,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,312,274.02/15,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,903.65

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