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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.50, 22,869.93 and 10,521.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.50, 22,869.93 and 10,521.81 is: 15,762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.50 : 22,869.93 = 10,521.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.50/22,869.93 = 10,521.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.50x = 22,869.93 × 10,521.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.50x = 240,633,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,633,058.17/15,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.16

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