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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.61, 22,981.46 and 10,320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.61, 22,981.46 and 10,320.42 is: 15,464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.61 : 22,981.46 = 10,320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.61/22,981.46 = 10,320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.61x = 22,981.46 × 10,320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.61x = 237,178,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,178,152.90/15,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.84

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