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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.32, 22,780.80 and 10,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.32, 22,780.80 and 10,799.88 is: 16,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.32 : 22,780.80 = 10,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.32/22,780.80 = 10,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.32x = 22,780.80 × 10,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.32x = 246,029,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,029,906.30/15,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.58

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