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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.93, 23,309.78 and 10,621.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.93, 23,309.78 and 10,621.53 is: 15,926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.93 : 23,309.78 = 10,621.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.93/23,309.78 = 10,621.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.93x = 23,309.78 × 10,621.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.93x = 247,585,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,585,474.46/15,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.07

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