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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.94, 22,917.69 and 10,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.94, 22,917.69 and 10,087.62 is: 15,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.94 : 22,917.69 = 10,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.94/22,917.69 = 10,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.94x = 22,917.69 × 10,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.94x = 231,184,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,184,948.00/15,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.72

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