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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.16, 22,503.86 and 10,256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.16, 22,503.86 and 10,256.79 is: 15,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.16 : 22,503.86 = 10,256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.16/22,503.86 = 10,256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.16x = 22,503.86 × 10,256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.16x = 230,817,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,817,314.93/15,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.24

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