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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.61, 22,824.18 and 10,863.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.61, 22,824.18 and 10,863.99 is: 16,299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.61 : 22,824.18 = 10,863.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.61/22,824.18 = 10,863.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.61x = 22,824.18 × 10,863.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.61x = 247,961,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,961,663.28/15,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.74

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