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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.65, 22,530.88 and 10,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.65, 22,530.88 and 10,856.40 is: 16,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.65 : 22,530.88 = 10,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.65/22,530.88 = 10,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.65x = 22,530.88 × 10,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.65x = 244,604,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,604,395.35/15,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.06

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