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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.38, 22,591.11 and 11,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.38, 22,591.11 and 11,332.01 is: 17,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.38 : 22,591.11 = 11,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.38/22,591.11 = 11,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.38x = 22,591.11 × 11,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.38x = 256,002,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,002,684.43/15,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.07

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