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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.04, 23,270.54 and 10,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.04, 23,270.54 and 10,252.94 is: 15,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.04 : 23,270.54 = 10,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.04/23,270.54 = 10,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.04x = 23,270.54 × 10,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.04x = 238,591,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,591,450.39/15,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.27

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