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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.95, 22,534.00 and 10,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.95, 22,534.00 and 10,879.52 is: 16,329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.95 : 22,534.00 = 10,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.95/22,534.00 = 10,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.95x = 22,534.00 × 10,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.95x = 245,158,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,158,963.81/15,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,329.84

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