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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.61, 22,780.46 and 10,240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.61, 22,780.46 and 10,240.09 is: 15,363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.61 : 22,780.46 = 10,240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.61/22,780.46 = 10,240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.61x = 22,780.46 × 10,240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.61x = 233,273,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,273,909.44/15,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.53

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