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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.99, 22,558.77 and 10,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.99, 22,558.77 and 10,908.06 is: 16,367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.99 : 22,558.77 = 10,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.99/22,558.77 = 10,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.99x = 22,558.77 × 10,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.99x = 246,072,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,072,249.35/15,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,367.73

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