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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.64, 22,515.74 and 11,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.64, 22,515.74 and 11,056.32 is: 16,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.64 : 22,515.74 = 11,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.64/22,515.74 = 11,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.64x = 22,515.74 × 11,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.64x = 248,941,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,941,226.48/15,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.97

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