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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.75, 22,780.90 and 10,793.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.75, 22,780.90 and 10,793.35 is: 16,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.75 : 22,780.90 = 10,793.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.75/22,780.90 = 10,793.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.75x = 22,780.90 × 10,793.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.75x = 245,882,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,882,227.02/15,199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.73

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