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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.40, 22,974.12 and 10,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.40, 22,974.12 and 10,366.32 is: 15,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.40 : 22,974.12 = 10,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.40/22,974.12 = 10,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.40x = 22,974.12 × 10,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.40x = 238,157,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,157,079.64/15,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.28

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