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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.74, 22,867.11 and 10,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.74, 22,867.11 and 10,049.40 is: 15,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.74 : 22,867.11 = 10,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.74/22,867.11 = 10,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.74x = 22,867.11 × 10,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.74x = 229,800,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,800,765.44/15,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.10

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