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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.23, 22,879.04 and 11,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.23, 22,879.04 and 11,937.18 is: 17,885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.23 : 22,879.04 = 11,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.23/22,879.04 = 11,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.23x = 22,879.04 × 11,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.23x = 273,111,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,111,159.02/15,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.21

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