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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.24, 22,802.70 and 10,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.24, 22,802.70 and 10,266.60 is: 15,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.24 : 22,802.70 = 10,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.24/22,802.70 = 10,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.24x = 22,802.70 × 10,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.24x = 234,106,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,106,199.82/15,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.37

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