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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.08, 22,514.89 and 11,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.08, 22,514.89 and 11,055.76 is: 16,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.08 : 22,514.89 = 11,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.08/22,514.89 = 11,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.08x = 22,514.89 × 11,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.08x = 248,919,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,919,220.27/15,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.12

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