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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.90, 22,837.80 and 10,880.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.90, 22,837.80 and 10,880.90 is: 16,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.90 : 22,837.80 = 10,880.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.90/22,837.80 = 10,880.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.90x = 22,837.80 × 10,880.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.90x = 248,495,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,495,818.02/15,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,289.57

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