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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.61, 22,743.74 and 11,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.61, 22,743.74 and 11,003.77 is: 16,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.61 : 22,743.74 = 11,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.61/22,743.74 = 11,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.61x = 22,743.74 × 11,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.61x = 250,266,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,266,828.88/15,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.79

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