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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.83, 22,867.92 and 11,731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.83, 22,867.92 and 11,731.81 is: 17,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.83 : 22,867.92 = 11,731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.83/22,867.92 = 11,731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.83x = 22,867.92 × 11,731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.83x = 268,282,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,282,093.07/15,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,571.72

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