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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.96, 15,517.44 and 2,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.96, 15,517.44 and 2,553.92 is: 3,830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.96 : 15,517.44 = 2,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.96/15,517.44 = 2,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.96x = 15,517.44 × 2,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.96x = 39,630,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,630,300.36/10,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.88

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