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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.18, 22,863.36 and 10,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.18, 22,863.36 and 10,306.56 is: 15,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.18 : 22,863.36 = 10,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.18/22,863.36 = 10,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.18x = 22,863.36 × 10,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.18x = 235,642,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,642,591.64/15,264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.62

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