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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.20, 22,996.22 and 10,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.20, 22,996.22 and 10,893.86 is: 16,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.20 : 22,996.22 = 10,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.20/22,996.22 = 10,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.20x = 22,996.22 × 10,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.20x = 250,517,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,517,601.21/15,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,327.60

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