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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.97, 23,260.17 and 10,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.97, 23,260.17 and 10,521.48 is: 15,775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.97 : 23,260.17 = 10,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.97/23,260.17 = 10,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.97x = 23,260.17 × 10,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.97x = 244,731,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,731,413.45/15,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,775.92

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