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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.61, 22,575.93 and 10,370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.61, 22,575.93 and 10,370.86 is: 15,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.61 : 22,575.93 = 10,370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.61/22,575.93 = 10,370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.61x = 22,575.93 × 10,370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.61x = 234,131,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,131,809.40/15,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.37

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