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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.73, 23,257.27 and 10,586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.73, 23,257.27 and 10,586.33 is: 15,873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.73 : 23,257.27 = 10,586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.73/23,257.27 = 10,586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.73x = 23,257.27 × 10,586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.73x = 246,209,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,209,135.12/15,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.47

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