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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.96, 15,487.44 and 2,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.96, 15,487.44 and 2,533.70 is: 3,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.96 : 15,487.44 = 2,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.96/15,487.44 = 2,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.96x = 15,487.44 × 2,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.96x = 39,240,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,526.73/10,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.55

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