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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.57, 22,574.60 and 10,918.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.57, 22,574.60 and 10,918.59 is: 16,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.57 : 22,574.60 = 10,918.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.57/22,574.60 = 10,918.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.57x = 22,574.60 × 10,918.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.57x = 246,482,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,482,801.81/15,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,383.51

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