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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.02, 22,840.96 and 10,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.02, 22,840.96 and 10,542.56 is: 15,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.02 : 22,840.96 = 10,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.02/22,840.96 = 10,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.02x = 22,840.96 × 10,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.02x = 240,802,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,802,191.26/15,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.83

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