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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.25, 21,535.62 and 10,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.25, 21,535.62 and 10,233.98 is: 14,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.25 : 21,535.62 = 10,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.25/21,535.62 = 10,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.25x = 21,535.62 × 10,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.25x = 220,394,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,394,996.69/15,610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,118.61

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