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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.47, 22,856.20 and 10,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.47, 22,856.20 and 10,005.53 is: 15,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.47 : 22,856.20 = 10,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.47/22,856.20 = 10,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.47x = 22,856.20 × 10,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.47x = 228,688,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,688,283.63/15,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.29

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