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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.30, 23,312.67 and 10,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.30, 23,312.67 and 10,344.82 is: 15,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.30 : 23,312.67 = 10,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.30/23,312.67 = 10,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.30x = 23,312.67 × 10,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.30x = 241,165,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,165,374.87/15,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,523.70

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