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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.12, 22,891.98 and 10,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.12, 22,891.98 and 10,029.48 is: 15,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.12 : 22,891.98 = 10,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.12/22,891.98 = 10,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.12x = 22,891.98 × 10,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.12x = 229,594,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,594,736.10/15,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.42

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