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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.67, 21,507.66 and 10,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.67, 21,507.66 and 10,275.66 is: 14,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.67 : 21,507.66 = 10,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.67/21,507.66 = 10,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.67x = 21,507.66 × 10,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.67x = 221,005,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,005,401.56/15,584.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.95

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