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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.53, 21,535.63 and 10,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.53, 21,535.63 and 10,026.25 is: 13,836.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.53 : 21,535.63 = 10,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.53/21,535.63 = 10,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.53x = 21,535.63 × 10,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.53x = 215,921,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,921,668.54/15,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.23

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