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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.54, 23,337.84 and 10,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.54, 23,337.84 and 10,327.02 is: 15,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.54 : 23,337.84 = 10,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.54/23,337.84 = 10,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.54x = 23,337.84 × 10,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.54x = 241,010,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,010,340.44/15,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.55

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