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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.45, 22,763.17 and 11,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.45, 22,763.17 and 11,849.32 is: 17,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.45 : 22,763.17 = 11,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.45/22,763.17 = 11,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.45x = 22,763.17 × 11,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.45x = 269,727,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,727,971.73/15,175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,773.97

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