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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.57, 22,573.10 and 10,917.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.57, 22,573.10 and 10,917.59 is: 16,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.57 : 22,573.10 = 10,917.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.57/22,573.10 = 10,917.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.57x = 22,573.10 × 10,917.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.57x = 246,443,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,443,765.26/15,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,382.00

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