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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.49, 22,580.73 and 11,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.49, 22,580.73 and 11,131.38 is: 16,657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.49 : 22,580.73 = 11,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.49/22,580.73 = 11,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.49x = 22,580.73 × 11,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.49x = 251,354,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,354,686.31/15,089.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,657.60

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