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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.90, 22,547.85 and 10,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.90, 22,547.85 and 10,366.30 is: 15,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.90 : 22,547.85 = 10,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.90/22,547.85 = 10,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.90x = 22,547.85 × 10,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.90x = 233,737,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,737,777.46/15,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.45

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