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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.72, 22,730.46 and 10,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.72, 22,730.46 and 10,154.26 is: 15,236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.72 : 22,730.46 = 10,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.72/22,730.46 = 10,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.72x = 22,730.46 × 10,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.72x = 230,811,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,811,000.76/15,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.34

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