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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.59, 22,870.02 and 7,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.59, 22,870.02 and 7,244.42 is: 10,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.59 : 22,870.02 = 7,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.59/22,870.02 = 7,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.59x = 22,870.02 × 7,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.59x = 165,680,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,680,030.29/15,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.83

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