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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.79, 22,813.80 and 10,540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.79, 22,813.80 and 10,540.65 is: 15,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.79 : 22,813.80 = 10,540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.79/22,813.80 = 10,540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.79x = 22,813.80 × 10,540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.79x = 240,472,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,472,280.97/15,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,785.45

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