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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064, 22,603.88 and 10,938.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064, 22,603.88 and 10,938.09 is: 16,412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064 : 22,603.88 = 10,938.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064/22,603.88 = 10,938.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064x = 22,603.88 × 10,938.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064x = 247,243,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,243,273.79/15,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.86

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