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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.28, 22,820.95 and 10,294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.28, 22,820.95 and 10,294.48 is: 15,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.28 : 22,820.95 = 10,294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.28/22,820.95 = 10,294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.28x = 22,820.95 × 10,294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.28x = 234,929,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,929,813.36/15,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.26

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