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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.37, 22,826.59 and 10,798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.37, 22,826.59 and 10,798.55 is: 16,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.37 : 22,826.59 = 10,798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.37/22,826.59 = 10,798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.37x = 22,826.59 × 10,798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.37x = 246,493,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,493,905.32/15,212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,203.52

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