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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.28, 22,830.84 and 10,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.28, 22,830.84 and 10,535.81 is: 15,795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.28 : 22,830.84 = 10,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.28/22,830.84 = 10,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.28x = 22,830.84 × 10,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.28x = 240,541,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,541,449.46/15,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,795.71

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