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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039, 22,543.56 and 10,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039, 22,543.56 and 10,097.28 is: 15,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039 : 22,543.56 = 10,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039/22,543.56 = 10,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039x = 22,543.56 × 10,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039x = 227,628,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,628,637.52/15,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.89

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