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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.75, 22,953.96 and 10,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.75, 22,953.96 and 10,847.43 is: 16,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.75 : 22,953.96 = 10,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.75/22,953.96 = 10,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.75x = 22,953.96 × 10,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.75x = 248,991,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,991,474.32/15,279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,295.52

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