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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.48, 22,861.44 and 10,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.48, 22,861.44 and 10,180.08 is: 15,276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.48 : 22,861.44 = 10,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.48/22,861.44 = 10,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.48x = 22,861.44 × 10,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.48x = 232,731,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,731,288.12/15,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.62

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