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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.57, 22,955.94 and 10,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.57, 22,955.94 and 10,787.96 is: 16,206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.57 : 22,955.94 = 10,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.57/22,955.94 = 10,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.57x = 22,955.94 × 10,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.57x = 247,647,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,647,762.48/15,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.71

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