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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.51, 22,569.95 and 10,047.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.51, 22,569.95 and 10,047.29 is: 15,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.51 : 22,569.95 = 10,047.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.51/22,569.95 = 10,047.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.51x = 22,569.95 × 10,047.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.51x = 226,766,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,766,688.69/15,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,076.06

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