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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.68, 22,485.60 and 11,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.68, 22,485.60 and 11,061.36 is: 16,572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.68 : 22,485.60 = 11,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.68/22,485.60 = 11,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.68x = 22,485.60 × 11,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.68x = 248,721,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,721,316.42/15,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.94

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