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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.08, 22,810.46 and 10,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.08, 22,810.46 and 10,011.72 is: 15,017.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.08 : 22,810.46 = 10,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.08/22,810.46 = 10,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.08x = 22,810.46 × 10,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.08x = 228,371,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,371,938.59/15,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.47

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