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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.60, 22,748.40 and 10,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.60, 22,748.40 and 10,219.20 is: 15,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.60 : 22,748.40 = 10,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.60/22,748.40 = 10,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.60x = 22,748.40 × 10,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.60x = 232,470,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,470,449.28/15,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,328.80

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