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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.53, 22,851.19 and 10,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.53, 22,851.19 and 10,314.69 is: 15,461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.53 : 22,851.19 = 10,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.53/22,851.19 = 10,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.53x = 22,851.19 × 10,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.53x = 235,702,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,702,940.98/15,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.48

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