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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.20, 23,244.90 and 10,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.20, 23,244.90 and 10,826.20 is: 16,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.20 : 23,244.90 = 10,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.20/23,244.90 = 10,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.20x = 23,244.90 × 10,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.20x = 251,653,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,653,936.38/15,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,229.25

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