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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.98, 21,496.42 and 10,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.98, 21,496.42 and 10,277 is: 14,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.98 : 21,496.42 = 10,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.98/21,496.42 = 10,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.98x = 21,496.42 × 10,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.98x = 220,918,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,918,708.34/15,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.47

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