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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.35, 23,259.71 and 10,587.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.35, 23,259.71 and 10,587.95 is: 15,875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.35 : 23,259.71 = 10,587.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.35/23,259.71 = 10,587.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.35x = 23,259.71 × 10,587.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.35x = 246,272,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,272,646.49/15,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,875.91

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