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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.60, 22,848.90 and 10,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.60, 22,848.90 and 10,826.20 is: 16,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.60 : 22,848.90 = 10,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.60/22,848.90 = 10,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.60x = 22,848.90 × 10,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.60x = 247,366,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,366,761.18/15,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,239.30

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