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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.76, 21,518.58 and 10,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.76, 21,518.58 and 10,003.48 is: 13,814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.76 : 21,518.58 = 10,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.76/21,518.58 = 10,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.76x = 21,518.58 × 10,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.76x = 215,260,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,260,684.66/15,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.03

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