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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.14, 22,835.07 and 11,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.14, 22,835.07 and 11,116.50 is: 16,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.14 : 22,835.07 = 11,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.14/22,835.07 = 11,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.14x = 22,835.07 × 11,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.14x = 253,846,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,846,055.66/15,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.44

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