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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.64, 15,789.92 and 10,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.64, 15,789.92 and 10,233.12 is: 15,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.64 : 15,789.92 = 10,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.64/15,789.92 = 10,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.64x = 15,789.92 × 10,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.64x = 161,580,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,580,146.15/10,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.44

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