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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.66, 23,202.18 and 10,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.66, 23,202.18 and 10,223.94 is: 15,305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.66 : 23,202.18 = 10,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.66/23,202.18 = 10,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.66x = 23,202.18 × 10,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.66x = 237,217,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,217,696.19/15,498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.69

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