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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.55, 22,670.01 and 11,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.55, 22,670.01 and 11,414.75 is: 17,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.55 : 22,670.01 = 11,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.55/22,670.01 = 11,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.55x = 22,670.01 × 11,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.55x = 258,772,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,772,553.32/15,124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,109.44

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