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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.74, 22,808.60 and 11,072.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.74, 22,808.60 and 11,072.05 is: 16,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.74 : 22,808.60 = 11,072.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.74/22,808.60 = 11,072.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.74x = 22,808.60 × 11,072.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.74x = 252,537,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,537,959.63/15,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.07

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