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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.76, 22,870.32 and 10,522.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.76, 22,870.32 and 10,522.07 is: 15,762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.76 : 22,870.32 = 10,522.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.76/22,870.32 = 10,522.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.76x = 22,870.32 × 10,522.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.76x = 240,643,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,643,107.96/15,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.55

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