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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.79, 22,850.07 and 10,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.79, 22,850.07 and 10,313.92 is: 15,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.79 : 22,850.07 = 10,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.79/22,850.07 = 10,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.79x = 22,850.07 × 10,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.79x = 235,673,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,673,793.97/15,243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.31

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