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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.90, 22,593.74 and 11,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.90, 22,593.74 and 11,111.30 is: 16,683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.90 : 22,593.74 = 11,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.90/22,593.74 = 11,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.90x = 22,593.74 × 11,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.90x = 251,045,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,045,654.74/15,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.11

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