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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.54, 23,250.32 and 10,807.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.54, 23,250.32 and 10,807.07 is: 16,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.54 : 23,250.32 = 10,807.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.54/23,250.32 = 10,807.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.54x = 23,250.32 × 10,807.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.54x = 251,267,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,267,781.73/15,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.72

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