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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.92, 22,712.03 and 11,627.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.92, 22,712.03 and 11,627.89 is: 17,415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.92 : 22,712.03 = 11,627.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.92/22,712.03 = 11,627.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.92x = 22,712.03 × 11,627.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.92x = 264,092,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,092,958.81/15,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.87

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