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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.35, 22,537.17 and 10,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.35, 22,537.17 and 10,348.83 is: 15,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.35 : 22,537.17 = 10,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.35/22,537.17 = 10,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.35x = 22,537.17 × 10,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.35x = 233,233,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,233,341.01/15,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.70

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