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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.02, 22,601.45 and 11,116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.02, 22,601.45 and 11,116.42 is: 16,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.02 : 22,601.45 = 11,116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.02/22,601.45 = 11,116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.02x = 22,601.45 × 11,116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.02x = 251,247,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,247,210.81/15,053.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.82

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