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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.38, 22,845.96 and 10,575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.38, 22,845.96 and 10,575.47 is: 15,846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.38 : 22,845.96 = 10,575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.38/22,845.96 = 10,575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.38x = 22,845.96 × 10,575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.38x = 241,606,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,606,650.37/15,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,846.83

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