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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.50, 22,598.82 and 10,671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.50, 22,598.82 and 10,671.63 is: 16,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.50 : 22,598.82 = 10,671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.50/22,598.82 = 10,671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.50x = 22,598.82 × 10,671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.50x = 241,166,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,166,245.48/15,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.72

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