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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.77, 22,931.66 and 10,092.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.77, 22,931.66 and 10,092.43 is: 15,138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.77 : 22,931.66 = 10,092.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.77/22,931.66 = 10,092.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.77x = 22,931.66 × 10,092.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.77x = 231,436,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,436,173.33/15,287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.65

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