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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.44, 22,739.76 and 10,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.44, 22,739.76 and 10,249.76 is: 15,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.44 : 22,739.76 = 10,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.44/22,739.76 = 10,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.44x = 22,739.76 × 10,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.44x = 233,077,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,077,082.46/15,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.72

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