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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.18, 15,471.23 and 2,522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.18, 15,471.23 and 2,522.97 is: 3,784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.18 : 15,471.23 = 2,522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.18/15,471.23 = 2,522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.18x = 15,471.23 × 2,522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.18x = 39,033,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033,436.54/10,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.44

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