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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.36, 22,981.08 and 10,320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.36, 22,981.08 and 10,320.17 is: 15,464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.36 : 22,981.08 = 10,320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.36/22,981.08 = 10,320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.36x = 22,981.08 × 10,320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.36x = 237,168,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,168,537.48/15,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.46

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