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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.94, 22,742.70 and 10,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.94, 22,742.70 and 10,177.52 is: 15,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.94 : 22,742.70 = 10,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.94/22,742.70 = 10,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.94x = 22,742.70 × 10,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.94x = 231,464,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,464,284.10/15,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.09

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