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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.64, 21,557.22 and 10,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.64, 21,557.22 and 10,031.36 is: 13,852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.64 : 21,557.22 = 10,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.64/21,557.22 = 10,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.64x = 21,557.22 × 10,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.64x = 216,248,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,248,234.42/15,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.62

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