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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.65, 22,871.48 and 10,052.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.65, 22,871.48 and 10,052.31 is: 15,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.65 : 22,871.48 = 10,052.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.65/22,871.48 = 10,052.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.65x = 22,871.48 × 10,052.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.65x = 229,911,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,911,207.12/15,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.47

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