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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.12, 22,496.04 and 11,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.12, 22,496.04 and 11,299.32 is: 16,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.12 : 22,496.04 = 11,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.12/22,496.04 = 11,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.12x = 22,496.04 × 11,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.12x = 254,189,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,189,954.69/15,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,935.70

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