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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.01, 20,725.23 and 11,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.01, 20,725.23 and 11,252.44 is: 15,511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.01 : 20,725.23 = 11,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.01/20,725.23 = 11,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.01x = 20,725.23 × 11,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.01x = 233,209,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,209,407.06/15,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.09

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