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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.73, 22,788.05 and 10,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.73, 22,788.05 and 10,459.46 is: 15,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.73 : 22,788.05 = 10,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.73/22,788.05 = 10,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.73x = 22,788.05 × 10,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.73x = 238,350,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,350,531.22/15,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.30

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