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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.92, 22,533.84 and 10,859.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.92, 22,533.84 and 10,859.18 is: 16,276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.92 : 22,533.84 = 10,859.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.92/22,533.84 = 10,859.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.92x = 22,533.84 × 10,859.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.92x = 244,699,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,699,024.65/15,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,276.46

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