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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.09, 22,544.33 and 10,593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.09, 22,544.33 and 10,593.42 is: 15,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.09 : 22,544.33 = 10,593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.09/22,544.33 = 10,593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.09x = 22,544.33 × 10,593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.09x = 238,821,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,821,503.34/15,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.73

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