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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.52, 22,980.84 and 10,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.52, 22,980.84 and 10,125.24 is: 15,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.52 : 22,980.84 = 10,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.52/22,980.84 = 10,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.52x = 22,980.84 × 10,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.52x = 232,686,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,686,520.40/15,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.90

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