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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.60, 22,607.60 and 11,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.60, 22,607.60 and 11,223.20 is: 16,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.60 : 22,607.60 = 11,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.60/22,607.60 = 11,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.60x = 22,607.60 × 11,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.60x = 253,729,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,729,616.32/15,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.51

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