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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.24, 23,345.39 and 10,544.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.24, 23,345.39 and 10,544.49 is: 15,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.24 : 23,345.39 = 10,544.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.24/23,345.39 = 10,544.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.24x = 23,345.39 × 10,544.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.24x = 246,165,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,165,231.40/15,554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.25

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