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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.16, 22,904.52 and 11,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.16, 22,904.52 and 11,996.50 is: 17,951.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.16 : 22,904.52 = 11,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.16/22,904.52 = 11,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.16x = 22,904.52 × 11,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.16x = 274,774,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,774,074.18/15,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.86

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