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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.36, 21,520 and 10,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.36, 21,520 and 10,012.08 is: 13,819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.36 : 21,520 = 10,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.36/21,520 = 10,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.36x = 21,520 × 10,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.36x = 215,459,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,459,961.60/15,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.19

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