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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.94, 22,744.20 and 10,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.94, 22,744.20 and 10,178.52 is: 15,259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.94 : 22,744.20 = 10,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.94/22,744.20 = 10,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.94x = 22,744.20 × 10,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.94x = 231,502,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,502,294.58/15,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.59

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