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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.80, 22,754.82 and 10,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.80, 22,754.82 and 10,793.24 is: 16,213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.80 : 22,754.82 = 10,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.80/22,754.82 = 10,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.80x = 22,754.82 × 10,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.80x = 245,598,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,598,233.42/15,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,213.46

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