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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.34, 22,629.47 and 10,337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.34, 22,629.47 and 10,337.81 is: 15,506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.34 : 22,629.47 = 10,337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.34/22,629.47 = 10,337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.34x = 22,629.47 × 10,337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.34x = 233,938,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,938,996.42/15,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.68

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