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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.58, 22,456.67 and 10,295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.58, 22,456.67 and 10,295.07 is: 15,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.58 : 22,456.67 = 10,295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.58/22,456.67 = 10,295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.58x = 22,456.67 × 10,295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.58x = 231,192,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,192,938.14/15,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.21

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