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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.97, 21,487.01 and 10,852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.97, 21,487.01 and 10,852.77 is: 14,980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.97 : 21,487.01 = 10,852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.97/21,487.01 = 10,852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.97x = 21,487.01 × 10,852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.97x = 233,193,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,193,577.52/15,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,980.02

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