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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.55, 22,673.01 and 11,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.55, 22,673.01 and 11,416.75 is: 17,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.55 : 22,673.01 = 11,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.55/22,673.01 = 11,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.55x = 22,673.01 × 11,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.55x = 258,852,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,852,086.92/15,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,112.43

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