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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.09, 22,863.80 and 11,729.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.09, 22,863.80 and 11,729.07 is: 17,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.09 : 22,863.80 = 11,729.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.09/22,863.80 = 11,729.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.09x = 22,863.80 × 11,729.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.09x = 268,171,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,171,128.25/15,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.61

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