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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.48, 22,865.20 and 10,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.48, 22,865.20 and 10,011.52 is: 15,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.48 : 22,865.20 = 10,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.48/22,865.20 = 10,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.48x = 22,865.20 × 10,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.48x = 228,915,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,915,407.10/15,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.27

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