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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.30, 21,558.02 and 10,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.30, 21,558.02 and 10,325.46 is: 14,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.30 : 21,558.02 = 10,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.30/21,558.02 = 10,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.30x = 21,558.02 × 10,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.30x = 222,596,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,596,473.19/15,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.02

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