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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.60, 22,805.38 and 10,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.60, 22,805.38 and 10,498.04 is: 15,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.60 : 22,805.38 = 10,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.60/22,805.38 = 10,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.60x = 22,805.38 × 10,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.60x = 239,411,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,411,791.46/15,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,761.56

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