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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.44, 22,969.44 and 10,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.44, 22,969.44 and 10,122.12 is: 15,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.44 : 22,969.44 = 10,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.44/22,969.44 = 10,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.44x = 22,969.44 × 10,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.44x = 232,499,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,499,428.01/15,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.51

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