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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.68, 22,509.40 and 10,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.68, 22,509.40 and 10,637.68 is: 15,950.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.68 : 22,509.40 = 10,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.68/22,509.40 = 10,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.68x = 22,509.40 × 10,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.68x = 239,447,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,447,794.19/15,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,950.77

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