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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.58, 22,514.15 and 11,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.58, 22,514.15 and 11,055.26 is: 16,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.58 : 22,514.15 = 11,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.58/22,514.15 = 11,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.58x = 22,514.15 × 11,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.58x = 248,899,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,899,781.93/15,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.38

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