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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.88, 22,588.86 and 11,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.88, 22,588.86 and 11,330.51 is: 17,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.88 : 22,588.86 = 11,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.88/22,588.86 = 11,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.88x = 22,588.86 × 11,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.88x = 255,943,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,943,304.12/15,053.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.82

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