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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.78, 22,581.53 and 10,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.78, 22,581.53 and 10,291.58 is: 15,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.78 : 22,581.53 = 10,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.78/22,581.53 = 10,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.78x = 22,581.53 × 10,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.78x = 232,399,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,399,622.52/15,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.14

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