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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.56, 22,537.68 and 10,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.56, 22,537.68 and 10,651.14 is: 15,959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.56 : 22,537.68 = 10,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.56/22,537.68 = 10,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.56x = 22,537.68 × 10,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.56x = 240,051,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,051,872.27/15,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.24

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