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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.12, 22,612.68 and 11,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.12, 22,612.68 and 11,182.26 is: 16,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.12 : 22,612.68 = 11,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.12/22,612.68 = 11,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.12x = 22,612.68 × 11,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.12x = 252,860,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,860,867.06/15,075.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.39

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