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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.38, 22,721.97 and 10,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.38, 22,721.97 and 10,226.78 is: 15,352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.38 : 22,721.97 = 10,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.38/22,721.97 = 10,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.38x = 22,721.97 × 10,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.38x = 232,372,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,372,588.36/15,135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.94

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