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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.96, 22,602.75 and 10,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.96, 22,602.75 and 10,553.30 is: 15,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.96 : 22,602.75 = 10,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.96/22,602.75 = 10,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.96x = 22,602.75 × 10,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.96x = 238,533,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,533,601.58/15,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.42

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