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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.36, 22,892.76 and 10,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.36, 22,892.76 and 10,342.48 is: 15,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.36 : 22,892.76 = 10,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.36/22,892.76 = 10,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.36x = 22,892.76 × 10,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.36x = 236,767,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,767,912.44/15,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.90

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