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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.28, 22,528.26 and 10,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.28, 22,528.26 and 10,028.40 is: 15,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.28 : 22,528.26 = 10,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.28/22,528.26 = 10,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.28x = 22,528.26 × 10,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.28x = 225,922,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,922,402.58/15,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.15

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