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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.96, 21,538.86 and 10,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.96, 21,538.86 and 10,155.22 is: 14,020.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.96 : 21,538.86 = 10,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.96/21,538.86 = 10,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.96x = 21,538.86 × 10,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.96x = 218,731,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,731,861.85/15,600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.41

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