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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.97, 22,729.31 and 10,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.97, 22,729.31 and 10,168.54 is: 15,244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.97 : 22,729.31 = 10,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.97/22,729.31 = 10,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.97x = 22,729.31 × 10,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.97x = 231,123,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,123,828.37/15,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.66

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