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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.49, 22,671.43 and 11,415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.49, 22,671.43 and 11,415.69 is: 17,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.49 : 22,671.43 = 11,415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.49/22,671.43 = 11,415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.49x = 22,671.43 × 11,415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.49x = 258,809,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,809,988.20/15,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.85

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