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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.87, 22,573.52 and 10,869.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.87, 22,573.52 and 10,869.46 is: 16,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.87 : 22,573.52 = 10,869.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.87/22,573.52 = 10,869.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.87x = 22,573.52 × 10,869.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.87x = 245,361,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,361,972.70/15,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,289.19

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