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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.29, 22,501.72 and 11,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.29, 22,501.72 and 11,027.59 is: 16,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.29 : 22,501.72 = 11,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.29/22,501.72 = 11,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.29x = 22,501.72 × 11,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.29x = 248,139,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,139,742.45/15,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,528.01

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