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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.80, 22,502.70 and 11,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.80, 22,502.70 and 11,113.80 is: 16,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.80 : 22,502.70 = 11,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.80/22,502.70 = 11,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.80x = 22,502.70 × 11,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.80x = 250,090,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,090,507.26/15,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.70

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