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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.29, 21,473.93 and 10,532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.29, 21,473.93 and 10,532.24 is: 14,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.29 : 21,473.93 = 10,532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.29/21,473.93 = 10,532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.29x = 21,473.93 × 10,532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.29x = 226,168,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,168,503.46/15,566.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.38

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