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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.48, 22,575.79 and 11,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.48, 22,575.79 and 11,352.48 is: 17,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.48 : 22,575.79 = 11,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.48/22,575.79 = 11,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.48x = 22,575.79 × 11,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.48x = 256,291,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,291,204.46/15,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.21

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