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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.52, 22,991.28 and 10,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.52, 22,991.28 and 10,132.20 is: 15,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.52 : 22,991.28 = 10,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.52/22,991.28 = 10,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.52x = 22,991.28 × 10,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.52x = 232,952,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,952,247.22/15,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.30

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