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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.72, 22,733.46 and 10,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.72, 22,733.46 and 10,156.26 is: 15,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.72 : 22,733.46 = 10,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.72/22,733.46 = 10,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.72x = 22,733.46 × 10,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.72x = 230,886,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,886,930.46/15,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.34

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