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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.92, 22,832.62 and 10,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.92, 22,832.62 and 10,544.12 is: 15,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.92 : 22,832.62 = 10,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.92/22,832.62 = 10,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.92x = 22,832.62 × 10,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.92x = 240,749,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,749,885.19/15,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,821.20

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