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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.77, 22,607.20 and 10,938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.77, 22,607.20 and 10,938.04 is: 16,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.77 : 22,607.20 = 10,938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.77/22,607.20 = 10,938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.77x = 22,607.20 × 10,938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.77x = 247,278,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,278,415.04/15,083.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,393.68

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