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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.52, 22,573.26 and 10,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.52, 22,573.26 and 10,127.10 is: 15,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.52 : 22,573.26 = 10,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.52/22,573.26 = 10,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.52x = 22,573.26 × 10,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.52x = 228,601,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,601,661.35/15,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.79

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