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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.49, 22,601.11 and 10,420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.49, 22,601.11 and 10,420.38 is: 15,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.49 : 22,601.11 = 10,420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.49/22,601.11 = 10,420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.49x = 22,601.11 × 10,420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.49x = 235,512,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,512,154.58/15,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.38

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