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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.71, 22,546.28 and 11,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.71, 22,546.28 and 11,349.86 is: 16,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.71 : 22,546.28 = 11,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.71/22,546.28 = 11,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.71x = 22,546.28 × 11,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.71x = 255,897,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,897,037.16/15,058.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.29

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