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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.80, 22,535.70 and 10,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.80, 22,535.70 and 10,108.60 is: 15,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.80 : 22,535.70 = 10,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.80/22,535.70 = 10,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.80x = 22,535.70 × 10,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.80x = 227,804,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,804,377.02/15,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.90

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