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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.25, 22,468.33 and 11,861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.25, 22,468.33 and 11,861.16 is: 17,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.25 : 22,468.33 = 11,861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.25/22,468.33 = 11,861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.25x = 22,468.33 × 11,861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.25x = 266,500,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,500,457.06/15,002.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.03

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