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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.20, 23,290.44 and 10,326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.20, 23,290.44 and 10,326.72 is: 15,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.20 : 23,290.44 = 10,326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.20/23,290.44 = 10,326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.20x = 23,290.44 × 10,326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.20x = 240,513,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,513,852.56/15,517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.82

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