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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,222.34, 22,818.02 and 10,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,222.34, 22,818.02 and 10,292.48 is: 15,428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222.34 : 22,818.02 = 10,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222.34/22,818.02 = 10,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222.34x = 22,818.02 × 10,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222.34x = 234,853,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,853,848.94/15,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.24

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