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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.82, 22,940.01 and 10,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.82, 22,940.01 and 10,373.98 is: 15,541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.82 : 22,940.01 = 10,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.82/22,940.01 = 10,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.82x = 22,940.01 × 10,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.82x = 237,979,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,979,204.94/15,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.17

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