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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,223.68, 22,798.60 and 10,530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,223.68, 22,798.60 and 10,530.51 is: 15,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,223.68 : 22,798.60 = 10,530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,223.68/22,798.60 = 10,530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,223.68x = 22,798.60 × 10,530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,223.68x = 240,080,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,080,885.29/15,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,770.23

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