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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.73, 23,255.77 and 10,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.73, 23,255.77 and 10,585.33 is: 15,871.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.73 : 23,255.77 = 10,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.73/23,255.77 = 10,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.73x = 23,255.77 × 10,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.73x = 246,169,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,169,999.85/15,509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,871.97

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