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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.14, 22,635.58 and 10,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.14, 22,635.58 and 10,701 is: 16,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.14 : 22,635.58 = 10,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.14/22,635.58 = 10,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.14x = 22,635.58 × 10,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.14x = 242,223,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,223,341.58/15,087.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,054.95

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