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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.02, 22,599.95 and 11,115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.02, 22,599.95 and 11,115.42 is: 16,689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.02 : 22,599.95 = 11,115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.02/22,599.95 = 11,115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.02x = 22,599.95 × 11,115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.02x = 251,207,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,207,880.65/15,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.31

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