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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,239.97, 22,859.96 and 10,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,239.97, 22,859.96 and 10,008.03 is: 15,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239.97 : 22,859.96 = 10,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239.97/22,859.96 = 10,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239.97x = 22,859.96 × 10,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239.97x = 228,783,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,783,165.48/15,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.05

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