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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.98, 22,966.83 and 11,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.98, 22,966.83 and 11,366.12 is: 17,050.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.98 : 22,966.83 = 11,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.98/22,966.83 = 11,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.98x = 22,966.83 × 11,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.98x = 261,043,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,043,745.80/15,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.56

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