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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.79, 22,851.57 and 10,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.79, 22,851.57 and 10,314.92 is: 15,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.79 : 22,851.57 = 10,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.79/22,851.57 = 10,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.79x = 22,851.57 × 10,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.79x = 235,712,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,712,116.42/15,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.81

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