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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.58, 22,847.37 and 10,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.58, 22,847.37 and 10,041.66 is: 15,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.58 : 22,847.37 = 10,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.58/22,847.37 = 10,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.58x = 22,847.37 × 10,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.58x = 229,425,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,425,521.43/15,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.74

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