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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.36, 15,472.08 and 2,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.36, 15,472.08 and 2,523.24 is: 3,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.36 : 15,472.08 = 2,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.36/15,472.08 = 2,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.36x = 15,472.08 × 2,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.36x = 39,039,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039,771.14/10,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.99

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