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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.70, 22,909.02 and 10,288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.70, 22,909.02 and 10,288.58 is: 15,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.70 : 22,909.02 = 10,288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.70/22,909.02 = 10,288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.70x = 22,909.02 × 10,288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.70x = 235,701,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,701,284.99/15,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.77

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