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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.44, 22,966.44 and 10,120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.44, 22,966.44 and 10,120.12 is: 15,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.44 : 22,966.44 = 10,120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.44/22,966.44 = 10,120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.44x = 22,966.44 × 10,120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.44x = 232,423,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423,128.77/15,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,209.50

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