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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.12, 22,559.67 and 11,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.12, 22,559.67 and 11,341.73 is: 16,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.12 : 22,559.67 = 11,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.12/22,559.67 = 11,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.12x = 22,559.67 × 11,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.12x = 255,865,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,865,573.23/15,051.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.77

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