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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.36, 22,493.94 and 10,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.36, 22,493.94 and 10,608.30 is: 15,895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.36 : 22,493.94 = 10,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.36/22,493.94 = 10,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.36x = 22,493.94 × 10,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.36x = 238,622,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,622,463.70/15,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.07

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