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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.60, 15,486.92 and 2,533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.60, 15,486.92 and 2,533.42 is: 3,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.60 : 15,486.92 = 2,533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.60/15,486.92 = 2,533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.60x = 15,486.92 × 2,533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.60x = 39,234,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,234,872.87/10,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.13

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