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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.60, 22,470.17 and 10,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.60, 22,470.17 and 10,304.06 is: 15,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.60 : 22,470.17 = 10,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.60/22,470.17 = 10,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.60x = 22,470.17 × 10,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.60x = 231,533,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,533,816.02/15,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.67

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