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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.40, 22,805.55 and 10,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.40, 22,805.55 and 10,859.40 is: 16,257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.40 : 22,805.55 = 10,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.40/22,805.55 = 10,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.40x = 22,805.55 × 10,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.40x = 247,654,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,654,589.67/15,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.34

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