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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.44, 23,261.61 and 10,254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.44, 23,261.61 and 10,254.78 is: 15,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.44 : 23,261.61 = 10,254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.44/23,261.61 = 10,254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.44x = 23,261.61 × 10,254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.44x = 238,542,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,542,693.00/15,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.64

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