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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.62, 22,562.70 and 10,910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.62, 22,562.70 and 10,910.64 is: 16,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.62 : 22,562.70 = 10,910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.62/22,562.70 = 10,910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.62x = 22,562.70 × 10,910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.62x = 246,173,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,173,497.13/15,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.60

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