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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.40, 22,751.10 and 10,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.40, 22,751.10 and 10,987.80 is: 16,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.40 : 22,751.10 = 10,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.40/22,751.10 = 10,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.40x = 22,751.10 × 10,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.40x = 249,984,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,984,536.58/15,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,481.70

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