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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.15, 22,590.78 and 10,631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.15, 22,590.78 and 10,631.86 is: 15,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.15 : 22,590.78 = 10,631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.15/22,590.78 = 10,631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.15x = 22,590.78 × 10,631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.15x = 240,182,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,182,010.25/15,085.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.75

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