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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.40, 22,808.55 and 10,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.40, 22,808.55 and 10,861.40 is: 16,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.40 : 22,808.55 = 10,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.40/22,808.55 = 10,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.40x = 22,808.55 × 10,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.40x = 247,732,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,732,784.97/15,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,260.34

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