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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.81, 23,221.13 and 10,538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.81, 23,221.13 and 10,538.19 is: 15,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.81 : 23,221.13 = 10,538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.81/23,221.13 = 10,538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.81x = 23,221.13 × 10,538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.81x = 244,708,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,708,627.26/15,480.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,807.22

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