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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.80, 22,880.64 and 10,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.80, 22,880.64 and 10,058.40 is: 15,087.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.80 : 22,880.64 = 10,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.80/22,880.64 = 10,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.80x = 22,880.64 × 10,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.80x = 230,142,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,142,629.38/15,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.56

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