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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.10, 22,582.73 and 11,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.10, 22,582.73 and 11,357.10 is: 17,022.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.10 : 22,582.73 = 11,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.10/22,582.73 = 11,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.10x = 22,582.73 × 11,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.10x = 256,474,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,474,351.28/15,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.14

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