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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.98, 22,789.26 and 10,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.98, 22,789.26 and 10,537.62 is: 15,814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.98 : 22,789.26 = 10,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.98/22,789.26 = 10,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.98x = 22,789.26 × 10,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.98x = 240,144,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,144,561.96/15,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.61

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