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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.52, 22,959.78 and 10,111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.52, 22,959.78 and 10,111.18 is: 15,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.52 : 22,959.78 = 10,111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.52/22,959.78 = 10,111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.52x = 22,959.78 × 10,111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.52x = 232,150,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,150,468.34/15,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.77

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