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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.80, 22,762.32 and 10,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.80, 22,762.32 and 10,798.24 is: 16,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.80 : 22,762.32 = 10,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.80/22,762.32 = 10,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.80x = 22,762.32 × 10,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.80x = 245,792,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,792,994.32/15,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,220.96

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