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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.44, 15,253.22 and 3,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.44, 15,253.22 and 3,598.24 is: 5,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.44 : 15,253.22 = 3,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.44/15,253.22 = 3,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.44x = 15,253.22 × 3,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.44x = 54,884,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,884,783.03/10,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.09

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