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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.38, 22,718.97 and 10,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.38, 22,718.97 and 10,224.78 is: 15,349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.38 : 22,718.97 = 10,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.38/22,718.97 = 10,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.38x = 22,718.97 × 10,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.38x = 232,296,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,296,470.08/15,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,349.94

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