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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.58, 23,270.04 and 10,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.58, 23,270.04 and 10,630.62 is: 15,946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.58 : 23,270.04 = 10,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.58/23,270.04 = 10,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.58x = 23,270.04 × 10,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.58x = 247,374,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,374,952.62/15,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.73

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