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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.24, 23,346.89 and 10,545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.24, 23,346.89 and 10,545.49 is: 15,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.24 : 23,346.89 = 10,545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.24/23,346.89 = 10,545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.24x = 23,346.89 × 10,545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.24x = 246,204,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,204,395.03/15,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.75

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