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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.35, 22,744.90 and 10,507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.35, 22,744.90 and 10,507.98 is: 15,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.35 : 22,744.90 = 10,507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.35/22,744.90 = 10,507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.35x = 22,744.90 × 10,507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.35x = 239,002,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,002,924.79/15,155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,770.20

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