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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.98, 22,542.61 and 10,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.98, 22,542.61 and 10,352.46 is: 15,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.98 : 22,542.61 = 10,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.98/22,542.61 = 10,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.98x = 22,542.61 × 10,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.98x = 233,371,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371,329.73/15,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.12

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