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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.36, 22,544.67 and 10,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.36, 22,544.67 and 10,353.83 is: 15,498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.36 : 22,544.67 = 10,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.36/22,544.67 = 10,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.36x = 22,544.67 × 10,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.36x = 233,423,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,423,680.59/15,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.18

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