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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.56, 22,883.31 and 10,330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.56, 22,883.31 and 10,330.62 is: 15,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.56 : 22,883.31 = 10,330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.56/22,883.31 = 10,330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.56x = 22,883.31 × 10,330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.56x = 236,398,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,398,779.95/15,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.85

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