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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.29, 22,557.99 and 11,083.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.29, 22,557.99 and 11,083.95 is: 16,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.29 : 22,557.99 = 11,083.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.29/22,557.99 = 11,083.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.29x = 22,557.99 × 11,083.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.29x = 250,031,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,031,633.26/15,028.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.40

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