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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.60, 22,651.38 and 10,742.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.60, 22,651.38 and 10,742.04 is: 16,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.60 : 22,651.38 = 10,742.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.60/22,651.38 = 10,742.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.60x = 22,651.38 × 10,742.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.60x = 243,322,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,322,030.02/15,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,117.67

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