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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.40, 23,331.60 and 10,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.40, 23,331.60 and 10,564.80 is: 15,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.40 : 23,331.60 = 10,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.40/23,331.60 = 10,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.40x = 23,331.60 × 10,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.40x = 246,493,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,493,687.68/15,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.20

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