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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.91, 22,807.76 and 11,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.91, 22,807.76 and 11,501.04 is: 17,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.91 : 22,807.76 = 11,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.91/22,807.76 = 11,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.91x = 22,807.76 × 11,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.91x = 262,312,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,312,960.07/15,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,257.53

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