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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.20, 22,757.84 and 10,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.20, 22,757.84 and 10,236.48 is: 15,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.20 : 22,757.84 = 10,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.20/22,757.84 = 10,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.20x = 22,757.84 × 10,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.20x = 232,960,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,960,174.00/15,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.33

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