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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.28, 22,582.86 and 10,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.28, 22,582.86 and 10,896.52 is: 16,349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.28 : 22,582.86 = 10,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.28/22,582.86 = 10,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.28x = 22,582.86 × 10,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.28x = 246,074,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,074,585.65/15,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,349.08

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