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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.16, 21,541.89 and 10,157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.16, 21,541.89 and 10,157.39 is: 14,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.16 : 21,541.89 = 10,157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.16/21,541.89 = 10,157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.16x = 21,541.89 × 10,157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.16x = 218,809,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,809,378.07/15,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.40

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