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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.54, 23,255.48 and 10,585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.54, 23,255.48 and 10,585.14 is: 15,871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.54 : 23,255.48 = 10,585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.54/23,255.48 = 10,585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.54x = 23,255.48 × 10,585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.54x = 246,162,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,162,458.64/15,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.69

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