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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.24, 22,827.84 and 10,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.24, 22,827.84 and 10,284.48 is: 15,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.24 : 22,827.84 = 10,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.24/22,827.84 = 10,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.24x = 22,827.84 × 10,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.24x = 234,772,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,772,463.92/15,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.84

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