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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.26, 23,292.03 and 10,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.26, 23,292.03 and 10,535.90 is: 15,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.26 : 23,292.03 = 10,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.26/23,292.03 = 10,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.26x = 23,292.03 × 10,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.26x = 245,402,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,402,498.88/15,549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.26

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