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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.36, 22,940.28 and 10,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.36, 22,940.28 and 10,833.60 is: 16,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.36 : 22,940.28 = 10,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.36/22,940.28 = 10,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.36x = 22,940.28 × 10,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.36x = 248,525,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,525,817.41/15,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.51

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