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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.94, 22,871.92 and 10,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.94, 22,871.92 and 10,052.60 is: 15,078.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.94 : 22,871.92 = 10,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.94/22,871.92 = 10,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.94x = 22,871.92 × 10,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.94x = 229,922,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,922,262.99/15,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.91

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