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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.66, 22,907.61 and 10,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.66, 22,907.61 and 10,536.60 is: 15,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.66 : 22,907.61 = 10,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.66/22,907.61 = 10,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.66x = 22,907.61 × 10,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.66x = 241,368,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,368,323.53/15,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.31

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