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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.58, 22,511.15 and 11,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.58, 22,511.15 and 11,053.26 is: 16,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.58 : 22,511.15 = 11,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.58/22,511.15 = 11,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.58x = 22,511.15 × 11,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.58x = 248,821,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,821,580.03/15,020.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.38

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