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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.87, 22,570.52 and 10,867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.87, 22,570.52 and 10,867.46 is: 16,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.87 : 22,570.52 = 10,867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.87/22,570.52 = 10,867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.87x = 22,570.52 × 10,867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.87x = 245,284,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,284,223.28/15,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.20

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