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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.02, 22,974.03 and 10,120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.02, 22,974.03 and 10,120.68 is: 15,181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.02 : 22,974.03 = 10,120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.02/22,974.03 = 10,120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.02x = 22,974.03 × 10,120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.02x = 232,512,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,512,805.94/15,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.02

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