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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.62, 22,606.40 and 10,849.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.62, 22,606.40 and 10,849.21 is: 16,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.62 : 22,606.40 = 10,849.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.62/22,606.40 = 10,849.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.62x = 22,606.40 × 10,849.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.62x = 245,261,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,261,580.94/15,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.88

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