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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.32, 22,409.94 and 11,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.32, 22,409.94 and 11,114.32 is: 16,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.32 : 22,409.94 = 11,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.32/22,409.94 = 11,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.32x = 22,409.94 × 11,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.32x = 249,071,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,071,244.34/15,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.18

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