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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.20, 22,550.70 and 11,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.20, 22,550.70 and 11,068.40 is: 16,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.20 : 22,550.70 = 11,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.20/22,550.70 = 11,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.20x = 22,550.70 × 11,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.20x = 249,600,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,600,167.88/15,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.71

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