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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.20, 22,898.70 and 10,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.20, 22,898.70 and 10,924.20 is: 16,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.20 : 22,898.70 = 10,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.20/22,898.70 = 10,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.20x = 22,898.70 × 10,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.20x = 250,149,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,149,978.54/15,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,351.60

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