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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.70, 22,481.42 and 11,478.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.70, 22,481.42 and 11,478.07 is: 17,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.70 : 22,481.42 = 11,478.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.70/22,481.42 = 11,478.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.70x = 22,481.42 × 11,478.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.70x = 258,043,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,043,200.05/15,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,200.93

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