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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.90, 22,779.29 and 11,673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.90, 22,779.29 and 11,673.18 is: 17,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.90 : 22,779.29 = 11,673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.90/22,779.29 = 11,673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.90x = 22,779.29 × 11,673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.90x = 265,906,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,906,752.44/15,191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,503.19

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