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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.13, 21,526.17 and 10,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.13, 21,526.17 and 10,224.24 is: 14,104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.13 : 21,526.17 = 10,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.13/21,526.17 = 10,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.13x = 21,526.17 × 10,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.13x = 220,088,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,088,728.36/15,604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.52

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