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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.12, 22,608.04 and 10,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.12, 22,608.04 and 10,425 is: 15,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.12 : 22,608.04 = 10,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.12/22,608.04 = 10,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.12x = 22,608.04 × 10,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.12x = 235,688,817
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,688,817/15,075.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.29

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