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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.10, 22,962.15 and 10,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.10, 22,962.15 and 10,901.70 is: 16,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.10 : 22,962.15 = 10,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.10/22,962.15 = 10,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.10x = 22,962.15 × 10,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.10x = 250,326,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,326,470.66/15,308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.55

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