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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.20, 22,844.70 and 10,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.20, 22,844.70 and 10,888.20 is: 16,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.20 : 22,844.70 = 10,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.20/22,844.70 = 10,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.20x = 22,844.70 × 10,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.20x = 248,737,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,737,662.54/15,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,297.63

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