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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.94, 22,867.41 and 10,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.94, 22,867.41 and 10,049.60 is: 15,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.94 : 22,867.41 = 10,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.94/22,867.41 = 10,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.94x = 22,867.41 × 10,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.94x = 229,808,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,808,405.83/15,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.40

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