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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.52, 22,468.54 and 10,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.52, 22,468.54 and 10,844.72 is: 16,200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.52 : 22,468.54 = 10,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.52/22,468.54 = 10,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.52x = 22,468.54 × 10,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.52x = 243,665,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,665,025.11/15,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.57

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