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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.80, 22,622.77 and 10,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.80, 22,622.77 and 10,183.92 is: 15,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.80 : 22,622.77 = 10,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.80/22,622.77 = 10,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.80x = 22,622.77 × 10,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.80x = 230,388,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,388,479.86/15,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.91

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