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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.82, 22,881.06 and 10,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.82, 22,881.06 and 10,568.34 is: 15,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.82 : 22,881.06 = 10,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.82/22,881.06 = 10,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.82x = 22,881.06 × 10,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.82x = 241,814,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,814,821.64/15,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.43

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