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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.98, 23,262.24 and 10,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.98, 23,262.24 and 10,229.98 is: 15,375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.98 : 23,262.24 = 10,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.98/23,262.24 = 10,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.98x = 23,262.24 × 10,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.98x = 237,972,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,972,249.96/15,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.88

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