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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.19, 22,496.04 and 11,298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.19, 22,496.04 and 11,298.93 is: 16,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.19 : 22,496.04 = 11,298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.19/22,496.04 = 11,298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.19x = 22,496.04 × 11,298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.19x = 254,181,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,181,181.24/15,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.16

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