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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.69, 22,867.04 and 10,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.69, 22,867.04 and 10,049.35 is: 15,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.69 : 22,867.04 = 10,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.69/22,867.04 = 10,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.69x = 22,867.04 × 10,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.69x = 229,798,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,798,997.02/15,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.03

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