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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.64, 23,286.54 and 10,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.64, 23,286.54 and 10,873.32 is: 16,284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.64 : 23,286.54 = 10,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.64/23,286.54 = 10,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.64x = 23,286.54 × 10,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.64x = 253,202,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,202,001.11/15,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,284.51

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