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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.35, 22,630.01 and 10,727.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.35, 22,630.01 and 10,727.79 is: 16,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.35 : 22,630.01 = 10,727.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.35/22,630.01 = 10,727.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.35x = 22,630.01 × 10,727.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.35x = 242,769,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,769,941.34/15,082.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,096.29

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