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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.90, 22,549.35 and 10,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.90, 22,549.35 and 10,367.30 is: 15,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.90 : 22,549.35 = 10,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.90/22,549.35 = 10,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.90x = 22,549.35 × 10,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.90x = 233,775,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,775,876.26/15,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.95

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