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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.08, 22,808.96 and 10,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.08, 22,808.96 and 10,010.72 is: 15,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.08 : 22,808.96 = 10,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.08/22,808.96 = 10,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.08x = 22,808.96 × 10,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.08x = 228,334,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,334,112.05/15,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.97

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