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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.80, 22,888.80 and 10,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.80, 22,888.80 and 10,874.40 is: 16,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.80 : 22,888.80 = 10,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.80/22,888.80 = 10,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.80x = 22,888.80 × 10,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.80x = 248,901,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901,966.72/15,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.31

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