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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.04, 21,484.62 and 10,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.04, 21,484.62 and 10,262.28 is: 14,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.04 : 21,484.62 = 10,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.04/21,484.62 = 10,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.04x = 21,484.62 × 10,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.04x = 220,481,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,481,186.13/15,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.71

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