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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.70, 22,676.85 and 10,970.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.70, 22,676.85 and 10,970.70 is: 16,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.70 : 22,676.85 = 10,970.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.70/22,676.85 = 10,970.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.70x = 22,676.85 × 10,970.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.70x = 248,780,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,780,918.30/15,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,473.70

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