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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.08, 21,499.52 and 10,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.08, 21,499.52 and 10,881.92 is: 14,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.08 : 21,499.52 = 10,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.08/21,499.52 = 10,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.08x = 21,499.52 × 10,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.08x = 233,956,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,956,056.68/15,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,991.34

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