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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,000.32, 22,406.96 and 11,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,000.32, 22,406.96 and 11,112.32 is: 16,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,000.32 : 22,406.96 = 11,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,000.32/22,406.96 = 11,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,000.32x = 22,406.96 × 11,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,000.32x = 248,993,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,993,309.75/15,000.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.20

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