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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.87, 22,554.04 and 11,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.87, 22,554.04 and 11,348.03 is: 17,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.87 : 22,554.04 = 11,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.87/22,554.04 = 11,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.87x = 22,554.04 × 11,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.87x = 255,943,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,943,922.54/15,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.39

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