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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.36, 22,859.16 and 10,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.36, 22,859.16 and 10,055.44 is: 15,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.36 : 22,859.16 = 10,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.36/22,859.16 = 10,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.36x = 22,859.16 × 10,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.36x = 229,858,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,858,911.83/15,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.55

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