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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.16, 22,958.82 and 11,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.16, 22,958.82 and 11,605.56 is: 17,415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.16 : 22,958.82 = 11,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.16/22,958.82 = 11,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.16x = 22,958.82 × 11,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.16x = 266,449,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,449,963.04/15,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.99

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