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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.49, 22,608.99 and 11,391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.49, 22,608.99 and 11,391.47 is: 17,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.49 : 22,608.99 = 11,391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.49/22,608.99 = 11,391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.49x = 22,608.99 × 11,391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.49x = 257,549,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,549,518.27/15,100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.71

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