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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.17, 21,526.34 and 10,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.17, 21,526.34 and 10,289.22 is: 14,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.17 : 21,526.34 = 10,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.17/21,526.34 = 10,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.17x = 21,526.34 × 10,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.17x = 221,489,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,489,248.05/15,598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,199.69

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