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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.86, 22,868.90 and 10,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.86, 22,868.90 and 10,061.94 is: 15,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.86 : 22,868.90 = 10,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.86/22,868.90 = 10,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.86x = 22,868.90 × 10,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.86x = 230,105,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,105,499.67/15,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.29

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