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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.16, 21,541.56 and 10,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.16, 21,541.56 and 10,594.88 is: 14,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.16 : 21,541.56 = 10,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.16/21,541.56 = 10,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.16x = 21,541.56 × 10,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.16x = 228,230,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,230,243.21/15,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.24

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