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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.17, 21,556.47 and 10,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.17, 21,556.47 and 10,324.33 is: 14,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.17 : 21,556.47 = 10,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.17/21,556.47 = 10,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.17x = 21,556.47 × 10,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.17x = 222,556,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,556,109.92/15,614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.47

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