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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.91, 22,861.49 and 10,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.91, 22,861.49 and 10,601.22 is: 15,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.91 : 22,861.49 = 10,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.91/22,861.49 = 10,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.91x = 22,861.49 × 10,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.91x = 242,359,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,359,632.01/15,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.48

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