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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.80, 22,751.70 and 10,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.80, 22,751.70 and 10,210.60 is: 15,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.80 : 22,751.70 = 10,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.80/22,751.70 = 10,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.80x = 22,751.70 × 10,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.80x = 232,308,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,308,508.02/15,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.90

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