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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.38, 22,782.24 and 10,256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.38, 22,782.24 and 10,256.76 is: 15,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.38 : 22,782.24 = 10,256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.38/22,782.24 = 10,256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.38x = 22,782.24 × 10,256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.38x = 233,671,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,671,967.94/15,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.78

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