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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.70, 22,863.69 and 10,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.70, 22,863.69 and 10,566.08 is: 15,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.70 : 22,863.69 = 10,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.70/22,863.69 = 10,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.70x = 22,863.69 × 10,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.70x = 241,579,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,579,463.32/15,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,812.56

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