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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.75, 22,779.41 and 10,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.75, 22,779.41 and 10,792.35 is: 16,175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.75 : 22,779.41 = 10,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.75/22,779.41 = 10,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.75x = 22,779.41 × 10,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.75x = 245,843,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,843,311.55/15,198.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.23

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