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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.04, 22,496.76 and 10,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.04, 22,496.76 and 10,370 is: 15,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.04 : 22,496.76 = 10,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.04/22,496.76 = 10,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.04x = 22,496.76 × 10,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.04x = 233,291,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,291,401.20/15,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.68

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