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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.26, 22,802.41 and 10,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.26, 22,802.41 and 10,782.44 is: 16,179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.26 : 22,802.41 = 10,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.26/22,802.41 = 10,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.26x = 22,802.41 × 10,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.26x = 245,865,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,865,730.92/15,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.36

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