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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.80, 22,798.80 and 10,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.80, 22,798.80 and 10,814.40 is: 16,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.80 : 22,798.80 = 10,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.80/22,798.80 = 10,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.80x = 22,798.80 × 10,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.80x = 246,555,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,555,342.72/15,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.25

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