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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.55, 15,233.64 and 2,760.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.55, 15,233.64 and 2,760.17 is: 4,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.55 : 15,233.64 = 2,760.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.55/15,233.64 = 2,760.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.55x = 15,233.64 × 2,760.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.55x = 42,047,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,346.15/10,155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.33

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