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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.14, 22,827.57 and 11,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.14, 22,827.57 and 11,111.50 is: 16,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.14 : 22,827.57 = 11,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.14/22,827.57 = 11,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.14x = 22,827.57 × 11,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.14x = 253,648,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648,544.06/15,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.94

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