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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.33, 22,457.81 and 10,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.33, 22,457.81 and 10,837.53 is: 16,189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.33 : 22,457.81 = 10,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.33/22,457.81 = 10,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.33x = 22,457.81 × 10,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.33x = 243,387,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,387,216.70/15,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.84

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