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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.04, 22,948.52 and 10,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.04, 22,948.52 and 10,103.68 is: 15,155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.04 : 22,948.52 = 10,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.04/22,948.52 = 10,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.04x = 22,948.52 × 10,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.04x = 231,864,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,864,502.55/15,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.49

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