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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.56, 22,889.40 and 10,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.56, 22,889.40 and 10,027.68 is: 15,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.56 : 22,889.40 = 10,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.56/22,889.40 = 10,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.56x = 22,889.40 × 10,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.56x = 229,527,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,527,578.59/15,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.56

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