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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.18, 22,858.86 and 10,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.18, 22,858.86 and 10,303.56 is: 15,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.18 : 22,858.86 = 10,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.18/22,858.86 = 10,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.18x = 22,858.86 × 10,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.18x = 235,527,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,527,635.54/15,261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.12

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