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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.06, 22,672.26 and 11,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.06, 22,672.26 and 11,416.26 is: 17,111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.06 : 22,672.26 = 11,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.06/22,672.26 = 11,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.06x = 22,672.26 × 11,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.06x = 258,832,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,832,414.95/15,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,111.69

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