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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.96, 21,536.10 and 10,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.96, 21,536.10 and 10,153.22 is: 14,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.96 : 21,536.10 = 10,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.96/21,536.10 = 10,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.96x = 21,536.10 × 10,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.96x = 218,660,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,660,653.56/15,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.65

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