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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.68, 22,895.52 and 10,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.68, 22,895.52 and 10,279.56 is: 15,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.68 : 22,895.52 = 10,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.68/22,895.52 = 10,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.68x = 22,895.52 × 10,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.68x = 235,355,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,355,871.57/15,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.26

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