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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.16, 22,900 and 11,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.16, 22,900 and 11,993.52 is: 17,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.16 : 22,900 = 11,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.16/22,900 = 11,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.16x = 22,900 × 11,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.16x = 274,651,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,651,608/15,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.38

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