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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.19, 22,957.41 and 10,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.19, 22,957.41 and 10,636.40 is: 15,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.19 : 22,957.41 = 10,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.19/22,957.41 = 10,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.19x = 22,957.41 × 10,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.19x = 244,184,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,184,226.53/15,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.97

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