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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.80, 22,520.70 and 11,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.80, 22,520.70 and 11,125.80 is: 16,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.80 : 22,520.70 = 11,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.80/22,520.70 = 11,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.80x = 22,520.70 × 11,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.80x = 250,560,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,560,804.06/15,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.70

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