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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.35, 22,486.28 and 10,314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.35, 22,486.28 and 10,314.81 is: 15,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.35 : 22,486.28 = 10,314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.35/22,486.28 = 10,314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.35x = 22,486.28 × 10,314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.35x = 231,941,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,941,705.81/15,022.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.78

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