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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.73, 22,748.12 and 10,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.73, 22,748.12 and 10,246.08 is: 15,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.73 : 22,748.12 = 10,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.73/22,748.12 = 10,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.73x = 22,748.12 × 10,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.73x = 233,079,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,079,057.37/15,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.68

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