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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.88, 22,843.71 and 10,573.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.88, 22,843.71 and 10,573.97 is: 15,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.88 : 22,843.71 = 10,573.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.88/22,843.71 = 10,573.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.88x = 22,843.71 × 10,573.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.88x = 241,548,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,548,590.01/15,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.58

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