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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.86, 22,864.41 and 10,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.86, 22,864.41 and 10,058.94 is: 15,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.86 : 22,864.41 = 10,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.86/22,864.41 = 10,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.86x = 22,864.41 × 10,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.86x = 229,991,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,991,728.33/15,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.80

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