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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.04, 22,761.72 and 10,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.04, 22,761.72 and 10,237.80 is: 15,349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.04 : 22,761.72 = 10,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.04/22,761.72 = 10,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.04x = 22,761.72 × 10,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.04x = 233,029,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,029,937.02/15,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,349.05

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