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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.36, 22,865.16 and 10,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.36, 22,865.16 and 10,059.44 is: 15,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.36 : 22,865.16 = 10,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.36/22,865.16 = 10,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.36x = 22,865.16 × 10,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.36x = 230,010,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,010,705.11/15,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.55

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