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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.75, 22,782.40 and 10,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.75, 22,782.40 and 10,794.35 is: 16,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.75 : 22,782.40 = 10,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.75/22,782.40 = 10,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.75x = 22,782.40 × 10,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.75x = 245,921,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,921,199.44/15,200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,178.23

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