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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.80, 22,753.32 and 10,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.80, 22,753.32 and 10,792.24 is: 16,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.80 : 22,753.32 = 10,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.80/22,753.32 = 10,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.80x = 22,753.32 × 10,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.80x = 245,559,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,559,290.24/15,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,211.96

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