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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.72, 22,926.57 and 10,364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.72, 22,926.57 and 10,364.85 is: 15,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.72 : 22,926.57 = 10,364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.72/22,926.57 = 10,364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.72x = 22,926.57 × 10,364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.72x = 237,630,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,630,459.06/15,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.76

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