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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.24, 15,251.04 and 3,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.24, 15,251.04 and 3,593.28 is: 5,389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.24 : 15,251.04 = 3,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.24/15,251.04 = 3,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.24x = 15,251.04 × 3,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.24x = 54,801,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,257.01/10,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.98

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