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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.58, 22,458.16 and 10,296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.58, 22,458.16 and 10,296.07 is: 15,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.58 : 22,458.16 = 10,296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.58/22,458.16 = 10,296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.58x = 22,458.16 × 10,296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.58x = 231,230,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,230,787.43/15,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.71

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