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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.10, 22,824.99 and 10,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.10, 22,824.99 and 10,281.33 is: 15,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.10 : 22,824.99 = 10,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.10/22,824.99 = 10,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.10x = 22,824.99 × 10,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.10x = 234,671,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671,254.44/15,236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,402.32

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