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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.46, 22,961.82 and 10,645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.46, 22,961.82 and 10,645.56 is: 15,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.46 : 22,961.82 = 10,645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.46/22,961.82 = 10,645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.46x = 22,961.82 × 10,645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.46x = 244,441,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,441,432.52/15,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.62

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