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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.37, 21,554.24 and 10,585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.37, 21,554.24 and 10,585.48 is: 14,612.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.37 : 21,554.24 = 10,585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.37/21,554.24 = 10,585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.37x = 21,554.24 × 10,585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.37x = 228,161,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,161,976.44/15,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.31

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