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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.36, 21,475.68 and 10,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.36, 21,475.68 and 10,530 is: 14,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.36 : 21,475.68 = 10,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.36/21,475.68 = 10,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.36x = 21,475.68 × 10,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.36x = 226,138,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,138,910.40/15,567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.48

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