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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.04, 22,833.72 and 10,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.04, 22,833.72 and 10,285.80 is: 15,421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.04 : 22,833.72 = 10,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.04/22,833.72 = 10,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.04x = 22,833.72 × 10,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.04x = 234,863,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,863,077.18/15,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.04

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