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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.76, 22,652.02 and 10,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.76, 22,652.02 and 10,168.12 is: 15,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.76 : 22,652.02 = 10,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.76/22,652.02 = 10,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.76x = 22,652.02 × 10,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.76x = 230,328,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,328,457.60/15,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.63

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