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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.73, 21,510.87 and 10,297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.73, 21,510.87 and 10,297.90 is: 14,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.73 : 21,510.87 = 10,297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.73/21,510.87 = 10,297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.73x = 21,510.87 × 10,297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.73x = 221,516,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,516,776.44/15,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.86

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