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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.52, 22,602.20 and 11,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.52, 22,602.20 and 11,116.92 is: 16,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.52 : 22,602.20 = 11,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.52/22,602.20 = 11,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.52x = 22,602.20 × 11,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.52x = 251,266,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,266,793.64/15,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.56

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