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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.79, 22,848.57 and 10,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.79, 22,848.57 and 10,312.92 is: 15,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.79 : 22,848.57 = 10,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.79/22,848.57 = 10,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.79x = 22,848.57 × 10,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.79x = 235,635,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,635,474.52/15,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.82

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