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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.15, 22,594.11 and 11,111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.15, 22,594.11 and 11,111.55 is: 16,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.15 : 22,594.11 = 11,111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.15/22,594.11 = 11,111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.15x = 22,594.11 × 11,111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.15x = 251,055,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,055,582.97/15,048.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.48

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