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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.40, 22,515.60 and 11,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.40, 22,515.60 and 11,511.20 is: 17,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.40 : 22,515.60 = 11,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.40/22,515.60 = 11,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.40x = 22,515.60 × 11,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.40x = 259,181,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,181,574.72/15,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,266.80

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