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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.80, 22,508.70 and 10,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.80, 22,508.70 and 10,340.20 is: 15,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.80 : 22,508.70 = 10,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.80/22,508.70 = 10,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.80x = 22,508.70 × 10,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.80x = 232,744,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,744,459.74/15,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.30

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