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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.88, 22,981.36 and 11,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.88, 22,981.36 and 11,667.84 is: 17,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.88 : 22,981.36 = 11,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.88/22,981.36 = 11,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.88x = 22,981.36 × 11,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.88x = 268,142,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,142,831.46/15,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.59

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