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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,221.69, 22,837.16 and 10,787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,221.69, 22,837.16 and 10,787.93 is: 16,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,221.69 : 22,837.16 = 10,787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,221.69/22,837.16 = 10,787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,221.69x = 22,837.16 × 10,787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,221.69x = 246,365,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,365,515.35/15,221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.17

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