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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.53, 21,462.34 and 10,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.53, 21,462.34 and 10,254.12 is: 14,136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.53 : 21,462.34 = 10,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.53/21,462.34 = 10,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.53x = 21,462.34 × 10,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.53x = 220,077,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077,251.26/15,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.04

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