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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.56, 22,778.58 and 10,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.56, 22,778.58 and 10,239.84 is: 15,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.56 : 22,778.58 = 10,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.56/22,778.58 = 10,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.56x = 22,778.58 × 10,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.56x = 233,249,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,249,071.57/15,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.99

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