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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.64, 23,235.20 and 10,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.64, 23,235.20 and 10,854.16 is: 16,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.64 : 23,235.20 = 10,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.64/23,235.20 = 10,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.64x = 23,235.20 × 10,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.64x = 252,198,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,198,578.43/15,492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,278.61

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