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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.40, 22,697.10 and 10,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.40, 22,697.10 and 10,951.80 is: 16,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.40 : 22,697.10 = 10,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.40/22,697.10 = 10,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.40x = 22,697.10 × 10,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.40x = 248,574,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,574,099.78/15,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.70

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