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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.12, 22,897.98 and 10,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.12, 22,897.98 and 10,033.48 is: 15,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.12 : 22,897.98 = 10,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.12/22,897.98 = 10,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.12x = 22,897.98 × 10,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.12x = 229,746,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,746,424.37/15,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.42

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