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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.14, 22,911.48 and 11,787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.14, 22,911.48 and 11,787.02 is: 17,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.14 : 22,911.48 = 11,787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.14/22,911.48 = 11,787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.14x = 22,911.48 × 11,787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.14x = 270,058,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,058,072.99/15,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.77

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