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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.20, 22,866.30 and 10,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.20, 22,866.30 and 10,012.28 is: 15,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.20 : 22,866.30 = 10,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.20/22,866.30 = 10,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.20x = 22,866.30 × 10,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.20x = 228,943,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,943,683.83/15,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.41

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