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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.76, 15,517.50 and 2,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.76, 15,517.50 and 2,553.64 is: 3,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.76 : 15,517.50 = 2,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.76/15,517.50 = 2,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.76x = 15,517.50 × 2,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.76x = 39,626,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,626,108.70/10,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.55

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