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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.72, 22,543.44 and 10,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.72, 22,543.44 and 10,120.48 is: 15,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.72 : 22,543.44 = 10,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.72/22,543.44 = 10,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.72x = 22,543.44 × 10,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.72x = 228,150,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,150,433.65/15,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.80

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