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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.62, 21,526.86 and 10,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.62, 21,526.86 and 10,224.74 is: 14,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.62 : 21,526.86 = 10,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.62/21,526.86 = 10,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.62x = 21,526.86 × 10,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.62x = 220,106,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,106,546.52/15,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.22

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