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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.57, 22,916.18 and 10,567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.57, 22,916.18 and 10,567.03 is: 15,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.57 : 22,916.18 = 10,567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.57/22,916.18 = 10,567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.57x = 22,916.18 × 10,567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.57x = 242,155,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,155,973.64/15,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.32

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