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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.40, 15,486.62 and 2,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.40, 15,486.62 and 2,533.23 is: 3,799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.40 : 15,486.62 = 2,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.40/15,486.62 = 2,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.40x = 15,486.62 × 2,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.40x = 39,231,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,157.72/10,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.85

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