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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.33, 22,459.31 and 10,838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.33, 22,459.31 and 10,838.53 is: 16,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.33 : 22,459.31 = 10,838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.33/22,459.31 = 10,838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.33x = 22,459.31 × 10,838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.33x = 243,425,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,425,905.21/15,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.34

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