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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.93, 22,930.21 and 10,054.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.93, 22,930.21 and 10,054.99 is: 15,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.93 : 22,930.21 = 10,054.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.93/22,930.21 = 10,054.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.93x = 22,930.21 × 10,054.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.93x = 230,562,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,562,972.78/15,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.36

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