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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.67, 22,630.05 and 11,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.67, 22,630.05 and 11,388.60 is: 17,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.67 : 22,630.05 = 11,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.67/22,630.05 = 11,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.67x = 22,630.05 × 11,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.67x = 257,724,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,724,587.43/15,098.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.36

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