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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.43, 15,233.59 and 3,581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.43, 15,233.59 and 3,581.67 is: 5,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.43 : 15,233.59 = 3,581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.43/15,233.59 = 3,581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.43x = 15,233.59 × 3,581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.43x = 54,561,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,561,692.30/10,155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.66

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