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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.22, 22,826.41 and 10,869.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.22, 22,826.41 and 10,869.35 is: 16,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.22 : 22,826.41 = 10,869.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.22/22,826.41 = 10,869.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.22x = 22,826.41 × 10,869.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.22x = 248,108,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,108,098.23/15,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,253.17

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