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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.40, 22,709.10 and 10,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.40, 22,709.10 and 10,959.80 is: 16,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.40 : 22,709.10 = 10,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.40/22,709.10 = 10,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.40x = 22,709.10 × 10,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.40x = 248,887,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,887,194.18/15,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.70

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