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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.40, 22,777.04 and 11,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.40, 22,777.04 and 11,671.68 is: 17,500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.40 : 22,777.04 = 11,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.40/22,777.04 = 11,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.40x = 22,777.04 × 11,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.40x = 265,846,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,846,322.23/15,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,500.94

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