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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.80, 22,621.28 and 10,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.80, 22,621.28 and 10,182.92 is: 15,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.80 : 22,621.28 = 10,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.80/22,621.28 = 10,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.80x = 22,621.28 × 10,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.80x = 230,350,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,350,520.52/15,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.42

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