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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.77, 22,596.57 and 11,113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.77, 22,596.57 and 11,113.17 is: 16,685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.77 : 22,596.57 = 11,113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.77/22,596.57 = 11,113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.77x = 22,596.57 × 11,113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.77x = 251,119,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,119,523.83/15,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.94

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