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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.86, 21,522.07 and 10,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.86, 21,522.07 and 10,013.58 is: 13,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.86 : 21,522.07 = 10,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.86/21,522.07 = 10,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.86x = 21,522.07 × 10,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.86x = 215,512,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,512,969.71/15,592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.26

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