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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.02, 22,613.40 and 11,124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.02, 22,613.40 and 11,124.42 is: 16,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.02 : 22,613.40 = 11,124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.02/22,613.40 = 11,124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.02x = 22,613.40 × 11,124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.02x = 251,560,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,560,959.23/15,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.78

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