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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.80, 22,597.20 and 11,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.80, 22,597.20 and 11,176.80 is: 16,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.80 : 22,597.20 = 11,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.80/22,597.20 = 11,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.80x = 22,597.20 × 11,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.80x = 252,564,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,564,384.96/15,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,765.20

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