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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.09, 22,715.64 and 10,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.09, 22,715.64 and 10,224.23 is: 15,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.09 : 22,715.64 = 10,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.09/22,715.64 = 10,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.09x = 22,715.64 × 10,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.09x = 232,249,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,249,814.38/15,154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.89

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