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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.40, 23,218.68 and 10,838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.40, 23,218.68 and 10,838.16 is: 16,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.40 : 23,218.68 = 10,838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.40/23,218.68 = 10,838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.40x = 23,218.68 × 10,838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.40x = 251,647,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,647,768.83/15,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.36

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