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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.08, 20,728.88 and 11,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.08, 20,728.88 and 11,262.08 is: 15,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.08 : 20,728.88 = 11,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.08/20,728.88 = 11,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.08x = 20,728.88 × 11,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.08x = 233,450,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,450,304.87/15,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.21

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