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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.02, 22,604.40 and 11,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.02, 22,604.40 and 11,118.42 is: 16,693.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.02 : 22,604.40 = 11,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.02/22,604.40 = 11,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.02x = 22,604.40 × 11,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.02x = 251,325,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,325,213.05/15,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.78

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