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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.95, 21,407.70 and 10,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.95, 21,407.70 and 10,210.18 is: 14,095.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.95 : 21,407.70 = 10,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.95/21,407.70 = 10,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.95x = 21,407.70 × 10,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.95x = 218,576,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,576,470.39/15,506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,095.39

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