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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.02, 22,848.93 and 11,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.02, 22,848.93 and 11,937.18 is: 17,910.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.02 : 22,848.93 = 11,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.02/22,848.93 = 11,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.02x = 22,848.93 × 11,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.02x = 272,751,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,751,790.22/15,229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,910.00

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