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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.28, 22,506.95 and 11,500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.28, 22,506.95 and 11,500.67 is: 17,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.28 : 22,506.95 = 11,500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.28/22,506.95 = 11,500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.28x = 22,506.95 × 11,500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.28x = 258,845,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,845,004.66/15,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.41

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