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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.56, 22,617.72 and 10,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.56, 22,617.72 and 10,704.69 is: 16,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.56 : 22,617.72 = 10,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.56/22,617.72 = 10,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.56x = 22,617.72 × 10,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.56x = 242,115,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,115,681.11/15,100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.56

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