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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.04, 22,869.72 and 11,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.04, 22,869.72 and 11,733.02 is: 17,573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.04 : 22,869.72 = 11,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.04/22,869.72 = 11,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.04x = 22,869.72 × 11,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.04x = 268,330,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,330,882.15/15,269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.53

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