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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.08, 20,723.36 and 11,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.08, 20,723.36 and 11,258.08 is: 15,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.08 : 20,723.36 = 11,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.08/20,723.36 = 11,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.08x = 20,723.36 × 11,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.08x = 233,305,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,305,244.75/15,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.69

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