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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.16, 22,903.02 and 11,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.16, 22,903.02 and 11,995.50 is: 17,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.16 : 22,903.02 = 11,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.16/22,903.02 = 11,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.16x = 22,903.02 × 11,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.16x = 274,733,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,733,176.41/15,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.36

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