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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.83, 22,712.48 and 10,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.83, 22,712.48 and 10,486.40 is: 15,737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.83 : 22,712.48 = 10,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.83/22,712.48 = 10,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.83x = 22,712.48 × 10,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.83x = 238,172,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,172,150.27/15,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,737.73

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