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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.54, 22,956.82 and 10,649.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.54, 22,956.82 and 10,649.63 is: 15,957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.54 : 22,956.82 = 10,649.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.54/22,956.82 = 10,649.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.54x = 22,956.82 × 10,649.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.54x = 244,481,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,481,540.61/15,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.76

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