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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.60, 22,909.19 and 11,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.60, 22,909.19 and 11,785.46 is: 17,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.60 : 22,909.19 = 11,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.60/22,909.19 = 11,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.60x = 22,909.19 × 11,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.60x = 269,995,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,995,283.45/15,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,641.45

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