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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.70, 22,959.45 and 10,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.70, 22,959.45 and 10,964.70 is: 16,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.70 : 22,959.45 = 10,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.70/22,959.45 = 10,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.70x = 22,959.45 × 10,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.70x = 251,743,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,743,481.42/15,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.31

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