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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.28, 23,204.82 and 10,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.28, 23,204.82 and 10,822.96 is: 16,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.28 : 23,204.82 = 10,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.28/23,204.82 = 10,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.28x = 23,204.82 × 10,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.28x = 251,144,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,144,838.67/15,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.69

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