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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.18, 21,557.86 and 10,325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.18, 21,557.86 and 10,325.34 is: 14,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.18 : 21,557.86 = 10,325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.18/21,557.86 = 10,325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.18x = 21,557.86 × 10,325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.18x = 222,592,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,592,234.17/15,615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.86

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