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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.90, 22,806.30 and 10,859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.90, 22,806.30 and 10,859.90 is: 16,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.90 : 22,806.30 = 10,859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.90/22,806.30 = 10,859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.90x = 22,806.30 × 10,859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.90x = 247,674,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,674,137.37/15,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,258.09

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