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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.63, 20,998.60 and 11,645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.63, 20,998.60 and 11,645.63 is: 16,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.63 : 20,998.60 = 11,645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.63/20,998.60 = 11,645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.63x = 20,998.60 × 11,645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.63x = 244,541,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,541,926.12/15,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.20

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