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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.31, 22,799.53 and 10,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.31, 22,799.53 and 10,531.14 is: 15,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.31 : 22,799.53 = 10,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.31/22,799.53 = 10,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.31x = 22,799.53 × 10,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.31x = 240,105,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,105,042.36/15,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,771.16

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