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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.53, 23,629.34 and 10,220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.53, 23,629.34 and 10,220.39 is: 15,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.53 : 23,629.34 = 10,220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.53/23,629.34 = 10,220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.53x = 23,629.34 × 10,220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.53x = 241,501,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,501,070.24/15,763.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.24

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