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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.95, 22,535.50 and 10,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.95, 22,535.50 and 10,880.52 is: 16,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.95 : 22,535.50 = 10,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.95/22,535.50 = 10,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.95x = 22,535.50 × 10,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.95x = 245,197,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,197,958.46/15,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.34

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