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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.12, 22,832.22 and 10,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.12, 22,832.22 and 10,802.30 is: 16,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.12 : 22,832.22 = 10,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.12/22,832.22 = 10,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.12x = 22,832.22 × 10,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.12x = 246,640,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,640,490.11/15,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,209.16

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