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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.36, 22,798.08 and 10,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.36, 22,798.08 and 10,251.84 is: 15,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.36 : 22,798.08 = 10,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.36/22,798.08 = 10,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.36x = 22,798.08 × 10,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.36x = 233,722,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,722,268.47/15,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.16

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