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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.94, 22,965.69 and 10,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.94, 22,965.69 and 10,119.62 is: 15,208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.94 : 22,965.69 = 10,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.94/22,965.69 = 10,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.94x = 22,965.69 × 10,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.94x = 232,404,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,404,055.84/15,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.75

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