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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.40, 22,691.10 and 10,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.40, 22,691.10 and 10,947.80 is: 16,421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.40 : 22,691.10 = 10,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.40/22,691.10 = 10,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.40x = 22,691.10 × 10,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.40x = 248,417,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,417,624.58/15,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,421.70

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