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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.32, 22,903.44 and 10,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.32, 22,903.44 and 10,888.48 is: 16,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.32 : 22,903.44 = 10,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.32/22,903.44 = 10,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.32x = 22,903.44 × 10,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.32x = 249,383,648.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,383,648.37/15,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.97

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