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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.64, 23,282.04 and 10,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.64, 23,282.04 and 10,870.32 is: 16,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.64 : 23,282.04 = 10,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.64/23,282.04 = 10,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.64x = 23,282.04 × 10,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.64x = 253,083,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,083,225.05/15,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.01

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