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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.08, 22,875.12 and 10,018.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.08, 22,875.12 and 10,018.15 is: 15,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.08 : 22,875.12 = 10,018.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.08/22,875.12 = 10,018.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.08x = 22,875.12 × 10,018.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.08x = 229,166,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,166,383.43/15,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.23

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