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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.90, 22,924.34 and 10,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.90, 22,924.34 and 10,087.56 is: 15,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.90 : 22,924.34 = 10,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.90/22,924.34 = 10,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.90x = 22,924.34 × 10,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.90x = 231,250,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,250,565.81/15,282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.33

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