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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.16, 22,777.56 and 10,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.16, 22,777.56 and 10,786.56 is: 16,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.16 : 22,777.56 = 10,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.16/22,777.56 = 10,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.16x = 22,777.56 × 10,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.16x = 245,691,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,691,517.59/15,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,182.91

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