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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.67, 15,487.07 and 2,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.67, 15,487.07 and 2,533.48 is: 3,800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.67 : 15,487.07 = 2,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.67/15,487.07 = 2,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.67x = 15,487.07 × 2,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.67x = 39,236,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,182.10/10,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.24

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