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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.44, 23,214.21 and 10,221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.44, 23,214.21 and 10,221.45 is: 15,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.44 : 23,214.21 = 10,221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.44/23,214.21 = 10,221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.44x = 23,214.21 × 10,221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.44x = 237,282,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,282,886.80/15,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.16

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