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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.40, 22,806.04 and 10,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.40, 22,806.04 and 10,268.84 is: 15,395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.40 : 22,806.04 = 10,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.40/22,806.04 = 10,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.40x = 22,806.04 × 10,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.40x = 234,191,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,191,575.79/15,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.79

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