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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.84, 22,984.46 and 10,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.84, 22,984.46 and 10,385.66 is: 15,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.84 : 22,984.46 = 10,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.84/22,984.46 = 10,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.84x = 22,984.46 × 10,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.84x = 238,708,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,708,786.84/15,318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,582.69

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