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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.15, 22,808.79 and 10,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.15, 22,808.79 and 10,270.53 is: 15,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.15 : 22,808.79 = 10,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.15/22,808.79 = 10,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.15x = 22,808.79 × 10,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.15x = 234,258,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,258,361.96/15,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.41

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