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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.15, 22,771.73 and 11,001.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.15, 22,771.73 and 11,001.55 is: 16,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.15 : 22,771.73 = 11,001.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.15/22,771.73 = 11,001.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.15x = 22,771.73 × 11,001.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.15x = 250,524,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,524,271.17/15,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.33

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