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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,339.84, 22,995.24 and 11,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,339.84, 22,995.24 and 11,585.76 is: 17,367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,339.84 : 22,995.24 = 11,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,339.84/22,995.24 = 11,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,339.84x = 22,995.24 × 11,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,339.84x = 266,417,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,417,331.78/15,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,367.67

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