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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.84, 22,879.23 and 10,020.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.84, 22,879.23 and 10,020.90 is: 15,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.84 : 22,879.23 = 10,020.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.84/22,879.23 = 10,020.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.84x = 22,879.23 × 10,020.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.84x = 229,270,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,270,475.91/15,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.33

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