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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.80, 22,825.80 and 10,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.80, 22,825.80 and 10,832.40 is: 16,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.80 : 22,825.80 = 10,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.80/22,825.80 = 10,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.80x = 22,825.80 × 10,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.80x = 247,258,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,258,195.92/15,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.27

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