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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.29, 22,605.54 and 10,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.29, 22,605.54 and 10,615.16 is: 15,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.29 : 22,605.54 = 10,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.29/22,605.54 = 10,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.29x = 22,605.54 × 10,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.29x = 239,961,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,961,423.99/15,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.15

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