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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.44, 22,871.16 and 10,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.44, 22,871.16 and 10,052.10 is: 15,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.44 : 22,871.16 = 10,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.44/22,871.16 = 10,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.44x = 22,871.16 × 10,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.44x = 229,903,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,903,187.44/15,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.15

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