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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.47, 22,859.21 and 10,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.47, 22,859.21 and 10,007.53 is: 15,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.47 : 22,859.21 = 10,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.47/22,859.21 = 10,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.47x = 22,859.21 × 10,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.47x = 228,764,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,764,065.52/15,239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.29

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