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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.64, 23,331.36 and 10,619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.64, 23,331.36 and 10,619.84 is: 15,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.64 : 23,331.36 = 10,619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.64/23,331.36 = 10,619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.64x = 23,331.36 × 10,619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.64x = 247,775,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,775,310.18/15,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.16

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