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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.80, 22,544.70 and 10,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.80, 22,544.70 and 10,652.20 is: 15,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.80 : 22,544.70 = 10,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.80/22,544.70 = 10,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.80x = 22,544.70 × 10,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.80x = 240,150,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,150,653.34/15,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,978.30

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