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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.52, 22,606.65 and 11,119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.52, 22,606.65 and 11,119.92 is: 16,696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.52 : 22,606.65 = 11,119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.52/22,606.65 = 11,119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.52x = 22,606.65 × 11,119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.52x = 251,384,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,384,139.47/15,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.03

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