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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.16, 22,495.66 and 5,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.16, 22,495.66 and 5,511.24 is: 8,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.16 : 22,495.66 = 5,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.16/22,495.66 = 5,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.16x = 22,495.66 × 5,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.16x = 123,978,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,978,981.22/15,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.63

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