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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.08, 22,540.56 and 10,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.08, 22,540.56 and 10,640 is: 15,941.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.08 : 22,540.56 = 10,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.08/22,540.56 = 10,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.08x = 22,540.56 × 10,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.08x = 239,831,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,831,558.40/15,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.92

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