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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.92, 22,979.28 and 11,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.92, 22,979.28 and 11,652 is: 17,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.92 : 22,979.28 = 11,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.92/22,979.28 = 11,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.92x = 22,979.28 × 11,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.92x = 267,754,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,754,570.56/15,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,470.70

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