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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.89, 22,924.01 and 10,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.89, 22,924.01 and 10,372.76 is: 15,529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.89 : 22,924.01 = 10,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.89/22,924.01 = 10,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.89x = 22,924.01 × 10,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.89x = 237,785,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,785,251.24/15,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.46

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