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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.33, 22,482.36 and 11,478.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.33, 22,482.36 and 11,478.69 is: 17,201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.33 : 22,482.36 = 11,478.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.33/22,482.36 = 11,478.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.33x = 22,482.36 × 11,478.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.33x = 258,068,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,068,040.91/15,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.87

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