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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.35, 22,526.69 and 10,581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.35, 22,526.69 and 10,581.66 is: 15,875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.35 : 22,526.69 = 10,581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.35/22,526.69 = 10,581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.35x = 22,526.69 × 10,581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.35x = 238,369,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,369,774.51/15,015.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,875.07

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