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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.40, 22,707.60 and 10,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.40, 22,707.60 and 10,958.80 is: 16,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.40 : 22,707.60 = 10,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.40/22,707.60 = 10,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.40x = 22,707.60 × 10,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.40x = 248,848,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,848,046.88/15,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,438.20

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