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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.23, 22,519.80 and 10,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.23, 22,519.80 and 10,552.53 is: 15,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.23 : 22,519.80 = 10,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.23/22,519.80 = 10,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.23x = 22,519.80 × 10,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.23x = 237,640,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,640,865.09/15,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.76

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