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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.68, 15,471.86 and 2,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.68, 15,471.86 and 2,523.32 is: 3,784.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.68 : 15,471.86 = 2,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.68/15,471.86 = 2,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.68x = 15,471.86 × 2,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.68x = 39,040,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,453.78/10,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.94

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