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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.92, 21,490.02 and 10,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.92, 21,490.02 and 10,874.76 is: 14,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.92 : 21,490.02 = 10,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.92/21,490.02 = 10,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.92x = 21,490.02 × 10,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.92x = 233,698,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,698,809.90/15,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,981.73

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