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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.48, 22,782.50 and 10,533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.48, 22,782.50 and 10,533.10 is: 15,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.48 : 22,782.50 = 10,533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.48/22,782.50 = 10,533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.48x = 22,782.50 × 10,533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.48x = 239,970,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,970,350.75/15,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,807.82

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