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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.55, 21,503.45 and 10,550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.55, 21,503.45 and 10,550.03 is: 14,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.55 : 21,503.45 = 10,550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.55/21,503.45 = 10,550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.55x = 21,503.45 × 10,550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.55x = 226,861,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,861,961.46/15,594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.52

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