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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.62, 22,604.90 and 10,848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.62, 22,604.90 and 10,848.21 is: 16,282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.62 : 22,604.90 = 10,848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.62/22,604.90 = 10,848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.62x = 22,604.90 × 10,848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.62x = 245,222,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,222,814.12/15,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,282.39

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