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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.28, 22,822.45 and 10,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.28, 22,822.45 and 10,295.48 is: 15,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.28 : 22,822.45 = 10,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.28/22,822.45 = 10,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.28x = 22,822.45 × 10,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.28x = 234,968,077.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,968,077.53/15,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.76

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