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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.52, 22,846.68 and 11,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.52, 22,846.68 and 11,935.68 is: 17,907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.52 : 22,846.68 = 11,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.52/22,846.68 = 11,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.52x = 22,846.68 × 11,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.52x = 272,690,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,690,661.54/15,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,907.75

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