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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.72, 22,731.96 and 10,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.72, 22,731.96 and 10,155.26 is: 15,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.72 : 22,731.96 = 10,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.72/22,731.96 = 10,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.72x = 22,731.96 × 10,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.72x = 230,848,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,848,964.11/15,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.84

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