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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.66, 23,200.68 and 10,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.66, 23,200.68 and 10,222.94 is: 15,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.66 : 23,200.68 = 10,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.66/23,200.68 = 10,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.66x = 23,200.68 × 10,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.66x = 237,179,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,179,159.60/15,497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,304.19

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