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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.36, 15,548.58 and 2,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.36, 15,548.58 and 2,574.24 is: 3,861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.36 : 15,548.58 = 2,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.36/15,548.58 = 2,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.36x = 15,548.58 × 2,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.36x = 40,025,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025,776.58/10,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.49

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