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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.14, 22,514.99 and 11,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.14, 22,514.99 and 11,055.82 is: 16,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.14 : 22,514.99 = 11,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.14/22,514.99 = 11,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.14x = 22,514.99 × 11,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.14x = 248,921,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,921,676.74/15,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.22

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