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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.95, 22,537 and 10,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.95, 22,537 and 10,881.52 is: 16,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.95 : 22,537 = 10,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.95/22,537 = 10,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.95x = 22,537 × 10,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.95x = 245,236,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,236,816.24/15,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.84

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