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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.30, 22,484.70 and 10,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.30, 22,484.70 and 10,313.76 is: 15,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.30 : 22,484.70 = 10,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.30/22,484.70 = 10,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.30x = 22,484.70 × 10,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.30x = 231,901,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,901,799.47/15,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.20

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