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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.93, 21,455.75 and 10,776.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.93, 21,455.75 and 10,776.67 is: 14,865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.93 : 21,455.75 = 10,776.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.93/21,455.75 = 10,776.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.93x = 21,455.75 × 10,776.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.93x = 231,221,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221,430.07/15,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.79

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