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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.27, 22,594.32 and 11,111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.27, 22,594.32 and 11,111.67 is: 16,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.27 : 22,594.32 = 11,111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.27/22,594.32 = 11,111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.27x = 22,594.32 × 11,111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.27x = 251,060,627.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,060,627.71/15,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.69

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