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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.84, 22,799.52 and 11,689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.84, 22,799.52 and 11,689.68 is: 17,532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.84 : 22,799.52 = 11,689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.84/22,799.52 = 11,689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.84x = 22,799.52 × 11,689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.84x = 266,519,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,519,092.95/15,201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.03

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