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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.08, 22,483.49 and 11,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.08, 22,483.49 and 11,479.44 is: 17,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.08 : 22,483.49 = 11,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.08/22,483.49 = 11,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.08x = 22,483.49 × 11,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.08x = 258,097,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,097,817.05/15,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,202.99

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