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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.95, 15,487.41 and 2,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.95, 15,487.41 and 2,533.68 is: 3,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.95 : 15,487.41 = 2,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.95/15,487.41 = 2,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.95x = 15,487.41 × 2,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.95x = 39,240,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,140.97/10,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.52

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