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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.96, 22,601.25 and 10,552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.96, 22,601.25 and 10,552.30 is: 15,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.96 : 22,601.25 = 10,552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.96/22,601.25 = 10,552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.96x = 22,601.25 × 10,552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.96x = 238,495,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,495,207.12/15,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.92

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