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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.12, 22,829.22 and 10,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.12, 22,829.22 and 10,800.29 is: 16,206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.12 : 22,829.22 = 10,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.12/22,829.22 = 10,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.12x = 22,829.22 × 10,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.12x = 246,562,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,562,253.55/15,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.15

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