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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.20, 22,640.70 and 10,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.20, 22,640.70 and 10,752.20 is: 16,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.20 : 22,640.70 = 10,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.20/22,640.70 = 10,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.20x = 22,640.70 × 10,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.20x = 243,437,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,437,334.54/15,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,093.75

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