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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.35, 22,788.71 and 10,246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.35, 22,788.71 and 10,246.61 is: 15,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.35 : 22,788.71 = 10,246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.35/22,788.71 = 10,246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.35x = 22,788.71 × 10,246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.35x = 233,507,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,507,023.77/15,187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.10

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