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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.83, 22,618.87 and 10,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.83, 22,618.87 and 10,627.76 is: 15,948.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.83 : 22,618.87 = 10,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.83/22,618.87 = 10,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.83x = 22,618.87 × 10,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.83x = 240,387,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,387,782.17/15,072.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.41

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