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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.76, 23,292.78 and 10,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.76, 23,292.78 and 10,536.40 is: 15,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.76 : 23,292.78 = 10,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.76/23,292.78 = 10,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.76x = 23,292.78 × 10,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.76x = 245,422,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,422,047.19/15,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,783.01

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