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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.60, 22,740.20 and 10,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.60, 22,740.20 and 10,990.32 is: 16,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.60 : 22,740.20 = 10,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.60/22,740.20 = 10,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.60x = 22,740.20 × 10,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.60x = 249,922,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,922,074.86/15,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,501.30

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