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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.50, 22,669.56 and 10,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.50, 22,669.56 and 10,717.44 is: 16,076.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.50 : 22,669.56 = 10,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.50/22,669.56 = 10,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.50x = 22,669.56 × 10,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.50x = 242,959,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,959,649.13/15,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.73

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