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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.88, 22,757.76 and 10,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.88, 22,757.76 and 10,250.28 is: 15,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.88 : 22,757.76 = 10,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.88/22,757.76 = 10,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.88x = 22,757.76 × 10,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.88x = 233,273,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,273,412.17/15,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,388.57

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