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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.30, 22,752.57 and 10,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.30, 22,752.57 and 10,791.74 is: 16,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.30 : 22,752.57 = 10,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.30/22,752.57 = 10,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.30x = 22,752.57 × 10,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.30x = 245,539,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,539,819.77/15,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,211.21

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