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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.08, 22,955.19 and 10,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.08, 22,955.19 and 10,787.46 is: 16,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.08 : 22,955.19 = 10,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.08/22,955.19 = 10,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.08x = 22,955.19 × 10,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.08x = 247,628,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,628,193.92/15,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.95

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