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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061, 22,605.46 and 10,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061, 22,605.46 and 10,848.60 is: 16,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061 : 22,605.46 = 10,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061/22,605.46 = 10,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061x = 22,605.46 × 10,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061x = 245,237,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,237,593.36/15,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,282.96

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