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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.92, 22,829.62 and 10,542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.92, 22,829.62 and 10,542.12 is: 15,818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.92 : 22,829.62 = 10,542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.92/22,829.62 = 10,542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.92x = 22,829.62 × 10,542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.92x = 240,672,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,672,593.59/15,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,818.20

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