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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.24, 22,598.28 and 10,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.24, 22,598.28 and 10,705.68 is: 16,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.24 : 22,598.28 = 10,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.24/22,598.28 = 10,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.24x = 22,598.28 × 10,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.24x = 241,929,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,929,954.23/15,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,064.15

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