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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.75, 22,563.41 and 10,911.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.75, 22,563.41 and 10,911.91 is: 16,369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.75 : 22,563.41 = 10,911.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.75/22,563.41 = 10,911.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.75x = 22,563.41 × 10,911.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.75x = 246,209,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,209,899.21/15,040.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,369.52

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