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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.87, 22,825.83 and 10,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.87, 22,825.83 and 10,798.04 is: 16,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.87 : 22,825.83 = 10,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.87/22,825.83 = 10,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.87x = 22,825.83 × 10,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.87x = 246,474,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,474,322.93/15,211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.77

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