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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.72, 22,771.04 and 10,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.72, 22,771.04 and 10,793.32 is: 16,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.72 : 22,771.04 = 10,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.72/22,771.04 = 10,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.72x = 22,771.04 × 10,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.72x = 245,775,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,775,121.45/15,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.84

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