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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.28, 22,825.45 and 10,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.28, 22,825.45 and 10,297.48 is: 15,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.28 : 22,825.45 = 10,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.28/22,825.45 = 10,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.28x = 22,825.45 × 10,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.28x = 235,044,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,044,614.87/15,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.76

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