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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.46, 23,285.04 and 10,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.46, 23,285.04 and 10,588.84 is: 15,874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.46 : 23,285.04 = 10,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.46/23,285.04 = 10,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.46x = 23,285.04 × 10,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.46x = 246,561,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,561,562.95/15,531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,874.98

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