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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.53, 22,849.70 and 10,313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.53, 22,849.70 and 10,313.69 is: 15,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.53 : 22,849.70 = 10,313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.53/22,849.70 = 10,313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.53x = 22,849.70 × 10,313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.53x = 235,664,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,664,556.58/15,243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.98

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