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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.98, 22,786.26 and 10,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.98, 22,786.26 and 10,535.62 is: 15,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.98 : 22,786.26 = 10,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.98/22,786.26 = 10,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.98x = 22,786.26 × 10,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.98x = 240,067,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,067,376.58/15,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.61

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