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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.68, 22,904.52 and 10,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.68, 22,904.52 and 10,285.56 is: 15,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.68 : 22,904.52 = 10,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.68/22,904.52 = 10,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.68x = 22,904.52 × 10,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.68x = 235,585,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,585,814.73/15,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.26

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