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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.28, 22,823.95 and 10,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.28, 22,823.95 and 10,296.48 is: 15,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.28 : 22,823.95 = 10,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.28/22,823.95 = 10,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.28x = 22,823.95 × 10,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.28x = 235,006,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,006,344.70/15,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.26

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