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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.28, 22,581.36 and 10,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.28, 22,581.36 and 10,895.52 is: 16,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.28 : 22,581.36 = 10,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.28/22,581.36 = 10,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.28x = 22,581.36 × 10,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.28x = 246,035,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,035,659.51/15,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.58

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