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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.55, 21,357.65 and 10,632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.55, 21,357.65 and 10,632.61 is: 14,679.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.55 : 21,357.65 = 10,632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.55/21,357.65 = 10,632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.55x = 21,357.65 × 10,632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.55x = 227,087,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,087,403.02/15,469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.64

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