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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.72, 22,572.54 and 10,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.72, 22,572.54 and 10,425.96 is: 15,647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.72 : 22,572.54 = 10,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.72/22,572.54 = 10,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.72x = 22,572.54 × 10,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.72x = 235,340,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,340,399.14/15,039.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.92

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