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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.58, 22,515.64 and 11,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.58, 22,515.64 and 11,056.26 is: 16,569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.58 : 22,515.64 = 11,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.58/22,515.64 = 11,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.58x = 22,515.64 × 11,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.58x = 248,938,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,938,769.91/15,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.87

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