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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.72, 23,279.67 and 10,577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.72, 23,279.67 and 10,577.10 is: 15,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.72 : 23,279.67 = 10,577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.72/23,279.67 = 10,577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.72x = 23,279.67 × 10,577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.72x = 246,231,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,231,397.56/15,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.71

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