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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.12, 22,566.84 and 10,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.12, 22,566.84 and 10,608.44 is: 15,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.12 : 22,566.84 = 10,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.12/22,566.84 = 10,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.12x = 22,566.84 × 10,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.12x = 239,398,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,398,968.13/15,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,915.24

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