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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.92, 22,573.45 and 11,350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.92, 22,573.45 and 11,350.91 is: 17,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.92 : 22,573.45 = 11,350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.92/22,573.45 = 11,350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.92x = 22,573.45 × 11,350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.92x = 256,229,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,229,269.96/15,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.86

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