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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.72, 22,503.96 and 11,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.72, 22,503.96 and 11,134.44 is: 16,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.72 : 22,503.96 = 11,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.72/22,503.96 = 11,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.72x = 22,503.96 × 11,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.72x = 250,568,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,568,992.38/15,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.45

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