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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.60, 22,655.20 and 10,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.60, 22,655.20 and 10,729.68 is: 16,070.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.60 : 22,655.20 = 10,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.60/22,655.20 = 10,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.60x = 22,655.20 × 10,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.60x = 243,083,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,083,046.34/15,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.97

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