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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.92, 22,532.34 and 10,858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.92, 22,532.34 and 10,858.18 is: 16,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.92 : 22,532.34 = 10,858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.92/22,532.34 = 10,858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.92x = 22,532.34 × 10,858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.92x = 244,660,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,660,203.54/15,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.96

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