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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.79, 22,845.57 and 10,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.79, 22,845.57 and 10,310.92 is: 15,455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.79 : 22,845.57 = 10,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.79/22,845.57 = 10,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.79x = 22,845.57 × 10,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.79x = 235,558,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,558,844.62/15,240.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.82

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