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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.19, 22,979.73 and 10,882.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.19, 22,979.73 and 10,882.86 is: 16,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.19 : 22,979.73 = 10,882.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.19/22,979.73 = 10,882.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.19x = 22,979.73 × 10,882.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.19x = 250,085,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,085,184.43/15,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,311.12

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