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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.44, 23,212.71 and 10,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.44, 23,212.71 and 10,220.45 is: 15,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.44 : 23,212.71 = 10,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.44/23,212.71 = 10,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.44x = 23,212.71 × 10,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.44x = 237,244,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,244,225.86/15,501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,304.65

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