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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.60, 22,628.88 and 10,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.60, 22,628.88 and 10,727.04 is: 16,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.60 : 22,628.88 = 10,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.60/22,628.88 = 10,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.60x = 22,628.88 × 10,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.60x = 242,740,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,740,900.92/15,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.17

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