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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.02, 22,608.90 and 11,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.02, 22,608.90 and 11,121.42 is: 16,698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.02 : 22,608.90 = 11,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.02/22,608.90 = 11,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.02x = 22,608.90 × 11,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.02x = 251,443,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,443,072.64/15,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.28

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