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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.80, 20,770.22 and 11,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.80, 20,770.22 and 11,266.29 is: 15,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.80 : 20,770.22 = 11,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.80/20,770.22 = 11,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.80x = 20,770.22 × 11,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.80x = 234,003,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,003,350.05/15,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.60

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