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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.64, 22,736.92 and 10,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.64, 22,736.92 and 10,490.16 is: 15,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.64 : 22,736.92 = 10,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.64/22,736.92 = 10,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.64x = 22,736.92 × 10,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.64x = 238,513,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,513,928.71/15,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.65

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