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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.74, 15,635.52 and 2,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.74, 15,635.52 and 2,632.50 is: 3,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.74 : 15,635.52 = 2,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.74/15,635.52 = 2,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.74x = 15,635.52 × 2,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.74x = 41,160,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160,506.40/10,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.73

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