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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.97, 22,997.12 and 10,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.97, 22,997.12 and 10,685.86 is: 16,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.97 : 22,997.12 = 10,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.97/22,997.12 = 10,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.97x = 22,997.12 × 10,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.97x = 245,744,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,744,004.72/15,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.03

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