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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.13, 23,285.48 and 10,329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.13, 23,285.48 and 10,329.93 is: 15,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.13 : 23,285.48 = 10,329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.13/23,285.48 = 10,329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.13x = 23,285.48 × 10,329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.13x = 240,537,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,537,326.77/15,530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.43

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