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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.24, 15,700.88 and 2,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.24, 15,700.88 and 2,569.76 is: 3,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.24 : 15,700.88 = 2,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.24/15,700.88 = 2,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.24x = 15,700.88 × 2,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.24x = 40,347,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,347,493.39/10,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.64

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