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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.54, 23,349.84 and 10,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.54, 23,349.84 and 10,335.02 is: 15,502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.54 : 23,349.84 = 10,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.54/23,349.84 = 10,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.54x = 23,349.84 × 10,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.54x = 241,321,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,321,063.40/15,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.55

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