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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.70, 22,963.05 and 10,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.70, 22,963.05 and 10,059.90 is: 15,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.70 : 22,963.05 = 10,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.70/22,963.05 = 10,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.70x = 22,963.05 × 10,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.70x = 231,005,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,005,986.70/15,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.85

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