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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.22, 23,287.44 and 10,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.22, 23,287.44 and 10,324.74 is: 15,496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.22 : 23,287.44 = 10,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.22/23,287.44 = 10,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.22x = 23,287.44 × 10,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.22x = 240,436,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,436,763.27/15,515.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,496.83

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