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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.88, 15,517.14 and 2,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.88, 15,517.14 and 2,553.70 is: 3,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.88 : 15,517.14 = 2,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.88/15,517.14 = 2,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.88x = 15,517.14 × 2,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.88x = 39,626,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,626,120.42/10,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.51

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