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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.06, 22,777.83 and 10,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.06, 22,777.83 and 10,239.34 is: 15,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.06 : 22,777.83 = 10,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.06/22,777.83 = 10,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.06x = 22,777.83 × 10,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.06x = 233,229,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,229,971.43/15,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.24

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