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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.28, 22,850.82 and 10,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.28, 22,850.82 and 10,314.44 is: 15,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.28 : 22,850.82 = 10,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.28/22,850.82 = 10,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.28x = 22,850.82 × 10,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.28x = 235,693,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,693,297.59/15,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.10

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