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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.40, 22,610.62 and 11,345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.40, 22,610.62 and 11,345.04 is: 17,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.40 : 22,610.62 = 11,345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.40/22,610.62 = 11,345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.40x = 22,610.62 × 11,345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.40x = 256,518,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,518,388.32/15,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.60

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