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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.48, 22,571.25 and 10,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.48, 22,571.25 and 10,367.73 is: 15,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.48 : 22,571.25 = 10,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.48/22,571.25 = 10,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.48x = 22,571.25 × 10,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.48x = 234,012,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,012,625.76/15,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.68

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