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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.22, 23,254.98 and 10,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.22, 23,254.98 and 10,271.24 is: 15,407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.22 : 23,254.98 = 10,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.22/23,254.98 = 10,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.22x = 23,254.98 × 10,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.22x = 238,857,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,857,480.78/15,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,407.95

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