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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.81, 22,780.46 and 10,241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.81, 22,780.46 and 10,241.09 is: 15,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.81 : 22,780.46 = 10,241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.81/22,780.46 = 10,241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.81x = 22,780.46 × 10,241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.81x = 233,296,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,296,741.10/15,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.86

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