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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.32, 23,302.72 and 10,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.32, 23,302.72 and 10,623.36 is: 15,925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.32 : 23,302.72 = 10,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.32/23,302.72 = 10,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.32x = 23,302.72 × 10,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.32x = 247,553,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,553,183.54/15,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,925.64

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