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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.59, 22,948.44 and 10,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.59, 22,948.44 and 10,545.08 is: 15,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.59 : 22,948.44 = 10,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.59/22,948.44 = 10,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.59x = 22,948.44 × 10,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.59x = 241,993,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,993,090.63/15,288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.34

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