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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.46, 22,787.37 and 11,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.46, 22,787.37 and 11,935.22 is: 17,823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.46 : 22,787.37 = 11,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.46/22,787.37 = 11,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.46x = 22,787.37 × 11,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.46x = 271,972,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,972,160.23/15,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,823.19

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