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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.98, 23,197.74 and 10,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.98, 23,197.74 and 10,522.62 is: 15,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.98 : 23,197.74 = 10,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.98/23,197.74 = 10,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.98x = 23,197.74 × 10,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.98x = 244,101,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,101,002.88/15,508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,739.33

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