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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.50, 22,604.31 and 11,155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.50, 22,604.31 and 11,155.62 is: 16,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.50 : 22,604.31 = 11,155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.50/22,604.31 = 11,155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.50x = 22,604.31 × 11,155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.50x = 252,165,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,165,092.72/15,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.05

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