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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.76, 23,291.28 and 10,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.76, 23,291.28 and 10,535.40 is: 15,781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.76 : 23,291.28 = 10,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.76/23,291.28 = 10,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.76x = 23,291.28 × 10,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.76x = 245,382,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,382,951.31/15,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,781.51

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