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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.36, 22,868.16 and 10,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.36, 22,868.16 and 10,061.44 is: 15,066.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.36 : 22,868.16 = 10,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.36/22,868.16 = 10,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.36x = 22,868.16 × 10,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.36x = 230,086,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,086,619.75/15,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.54

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