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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.36, 22,938.78 and 10,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.36, 22,938.78 and 10,832.60 is: 16,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.36 : 22,938.78 = 10,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.36/22,938.78 = 10,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.36x = 22,938.78 × 10,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.36x = 248,486,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,486,628.23/15,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.01

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