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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.18, 23,292.27 and 10,609.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.18, 23,292.27 and 10,609.77 is: 15,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.18 : 23,292.27 = 10,609.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.18/23,292.27 = 10,609.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.18x = 23,292.27 × 10,609.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.18x = 247,125,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,125,627.48/15,534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.51

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