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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.40, 22,855.05 and 10,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.40, 22,855.05 and 10,892.40 is: 16,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.40 : 22,855.05 = 10,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.40/22,855.05 = 10,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.40x = 22,855.05 × 10,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.40x = 248,946,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,946,346.62/15,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,306.81

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