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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.63, 20,719.26 and 11,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.63, 20,719.26 and 11,248.07 is: 15,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.63 : 20,719.26 = 11,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.63/20,719.26 = 11,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.63x = 20,719.26 × 11,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.63x = 233,051,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,051,583.23/15,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.11

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