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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.33, 22,618.40 and 10,563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.33, 22,618.40 and 10,563.71 is: 15,844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.33 : 22,618.40 = 10,563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.33/22,618.40 = 10,563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.33x = 22,618.40 × 10,563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.33x = 238,934,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,934,052.35/15,080.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.09

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