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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.77, 21,409.89 and 10,147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.77, 21,409.89 and 10,147.07 is: 14,000.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.77 : 21,409.89 = 10,147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.77/21,409.89 = 10,147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.77x = 21,409.89 × 10,147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.77x = 217,247,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,247,753.61/15,516.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.84

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