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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.84, 15,473.28 and 2,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.84, 15,473.28 and 2,524.24 is: 3,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.84 : 15,473.28 = 2,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.84/15,473.28 = 2,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.84x = 15,473.28 × 2,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.84x = 39,058,272.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,058,272.31/10,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.24

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