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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.27, 22,569.36 and 10,062.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.27, 22,569.36 and 10,062.85 is: 15,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.27 : 22,569.36 = 10,062.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.27/22,569.36 = 10,062.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.27x = 22,569.36 × 10,062.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.27x = 227,111,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,111,965.52/15,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.21

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