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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.50, 22,942.89 and 10,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.50, 22,942.89 and 10,385.36 is: 15,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.50 : 22,942.89 = 10,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.50/22,942.89 = 10,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.50x = 22,942.89 × 10,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.50x = 238,270,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,270,005.45/15,324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.31

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