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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.22, 15,656.49 and 10,228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.22, 15,656.49 and 10,228.78 is: 15,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.22 : 15,656.49 = 10,228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.22/15,656.49 = 10,228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.22x = 15,656.49 × 10,228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.22x = 160,146,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,146,811.35/10,450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.74

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