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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.60, 22,511.40 and 10,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.60, 22,511.40 and 10,339.60 is: 15,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.60 : 22,511.40 = 10,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.60/22,511.40 = 10,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.60x = 22,511.40 × 10,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.60x = 232,758,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,758,871.44/15,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.01

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