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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.10, 22,584.23 and 11,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.10, 22,584.23 and 11,358.10 is: 17,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.10 : 22,584.23 = 11,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.10/22,584.23 = 11,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.10x = 22,584.23 × 11,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.10x = 256,513,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,513,942.76/15,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.64

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