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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.90, 22,826.94 and 10,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.90, 22,826.94 and 10,795.50 is: 16,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.90 : 22,826.94 = 10,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.90/22,826.94 = 10,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.90x = 22,826.94 × 10,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.90x = 246,428,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,428,230.77/15,218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.25

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