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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.21, 15,252.64 and 10,055.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.21, 15,252.64 and 10,055.87 is: 15,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.21 : 15,252.64 = 10,055.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.21/15,252.64 = 10,055.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.21x = 15,252.64 × 10,055.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.21x = 153,378,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,378,548.76/10,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.04

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