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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.72, 21,484.89 and 10,543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.72, 21,484.89 and 10,543.19 is: 14,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.72 : 21,484.89 = 10,543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.72/21,484.89 = 10,543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.72x = 21,484.89 × 10,543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.72x = 226,519,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,519,143.62/15,563.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.31

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