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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.44, 22,866.66 and 10,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.44, 22,866.66 and 10,049.10 is: 15,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.44 : 22,866.66 = 10,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.44/22,866.66 = 10,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.44x = 22,866.66 × 10,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.44x = 229,789,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,789,424.14/15,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,073.65

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