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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.70, 15,517.26 and 2,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.70, 15,517.26 and 2,553.58 is: 3,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.70 : 15,517.26 = 2,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.70/15,517.26 = 2,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.70x = 15,517.26 × 2,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.70x = 39,624,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,624,564.79/10,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.42

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