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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159, 22,736.04 and 10,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159, 22,736.04 and 10,763.16 is: 16,142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159 : 22,736.04 = 10,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159/22,736.04 = 10,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159x = 22,736.04 × 10,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159x = 244,711,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,711,636.29/15,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.99

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