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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.45, 22,577.40 and 10,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.45, 22,577.40 and 10,915.20 is: 16,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.45 : 22,577.40 = 10,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.45/22,577.40 = 10,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.45x = 22,577.40 × 10,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.45x = 246,436,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,436,836.48/15,066.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,356.66

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