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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.47, 22,575.17 and 10,427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.47, 22,575.17 and 10,427.71 is: 15,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.47 : 22,575.17 = 10,427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.47/22,575.17 = 10,427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.47x = 22,575.17 × 10,427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.47x = 235,407,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,407,273.82/15,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.55

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