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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.86, 22,867.40 and 10,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.86, 22,867.40 and 10,060.94 is: 15,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.86 : 22,867.40 = 10,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.86/22,867.40 = 10,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.86x = 22,867.40 × 10,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.86x = 230,067,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,067,539.36/15,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.79

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