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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.70, 23,291.55 and 10,852.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.70, 23,291.55 and 10,852.99 is: 16,279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.70 : 23,291.55 = 10,852.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.70/23,291.55 = 10,852.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.70x = 23,291.55 × 10,852.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.70x = 252,782,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,782,901.01/15,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,279.48

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